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Coconut aminos seasoning has become a popular condiment in recent years. It is a vegan, soy- and gluten-free soy sauce alternative. It has the same color as soy sauce and a few other characteristics that make it similar to soy sauce. However, there are some key differences, so you will …
Chinese sesame paste is a key ingredient in a range of Chinese dishes including dan dan noodles and various dipping sauces. You can also use it in salad dressings and desserts. It is a valuable source of a rich, nutty flavor, but it is not irreplaceable. Here are some of …
Chinese sesame paste is made from sesame seeds, which come from the Indus Valley located in the region now known as Pakistan. Historians consider the sesame plant to be one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. The seeds were first cultivated for their oil (a valuable lamp fuel) …
Coconut aminos and soy sauce are popular liquid seasoning sauces. They look and taste a lot alike but are actually two different condiments. While they do share some characteristics, It is a good idea to understand what each has to offer before you pick one or the other. The SPICEography …
Coconut aminos seasoning sauce offers a way to add saltiness and umami to your favorite dishes. You can use it to flavor cuisine from all over the world, including both Asian- and Western-style dishes. Since it is not always the easiest condiment to find, here is a look at some …
Origin of coconut aminos Coconut aminos seasoning sauce is a sauce made from the sap or nectar of coconut trees. This is the same sap that is harvested to make coconut sugar and coconut vinegar. The sap has been harvested and used in cooking for centuries. Coconut sap is harvested …
Fish sauce and Worcestershire sauce both have their origins in Asia, and they do have some flavors in common. That said, you will want to learn more about these two sauces before you choose one over the other. This SPICEography Showdown has a closer look at both of them. How …
Worcestershire sauce is a quintessentially British condiment that is said to have originated in India or other parts of South Asia, no one is certain. While apocryphal stories about British aristocrats in India abound, what is agreed on is that it began as an attempt to mimic flavors from that …