Oyster sauce and Worcestershire sauce are both ingredients for enhancing the savory flavor profiles of certain dishes. Despite sharing some characteristics, they are very different in many ways. Let’s take a look at how these two liquid seasonings compare to each other in this SPICEography Showdown. How does oyster sauce …
Light soy sauce and dark soy sauce are two varieties of the same soy-based seasoning. They have different properties and different applications in some parts of Asia but have some of the same umami flavor notes in common. How different are light and dark soy sauce? Can you use one …
Oyster sauce and fish sauce are two popular Asian sauces used to enhance savory dishes. They both have a basis in the same umami flavor profile and are made from seafood, but do they taste the same? Can you switch them out in any recipe? This SPICEography Showdown will give …
Fish sauce and soy sauce are both classic Asian condiments with long histories. They are essential for a large number of savory dishes and can enhance many Western favorites as well. While there is a significant overlap in how they are used, they have very different properties. In this SPICEography …
If you are interested in using wasabi, your main options are going to be wasabi powder or wasabi paste. You will be able to find some version of both of these condiments in many regular grocery stores and most Asian markets. Both are great for giving dishes the pungency and …
Almond flour and soy flour are two grain-free options that can stand in for wheat flour. Neither contains gluten and both are versatile. They can be used in baked goods like pies and cakes as well as for thickening. Choosing between gluten-free options can be difficult if you are not …
Maca and ginseng are roots with adaptogenic properties. An adaptogen is an herbal medicine that is believed to normalize the body by helping it to adapt to stress. Both are commonly dried, powdered and marketed as supplements. Because they are both considered herbal sexual enhancers, they often show up together …
Elderberry and pokeberry have both been used for much of human history. They are valuable because of their health benefits and other properties. The two are sometimes mistaken for each other, but — as we will see — they are very different. Below, we will examine elderberries and pokeberries and …