Maldon salt is a flaky sea salt from England’s Essex coast that is well known for its clean, light flavor profile. It can be used to provide a salty flavor just like any other culinary salt, or you can take advantage of its clean flavor and pyramid-shaped flakes and use …
To some cooks, fleur de sel is an overpriced and unnecessary ingredient marketed to the gullible and the pretentious. To others, it is the source of the uniquely clean and briny salinity sought after by lovers of fresh seafood. It is widely considered to be among the very best finishing …
Galangal is an important ingredient if you plan to make dishes from Southeast Asia. Many would say that it is as essential as lemongrass or coconut milk. Its flavors are crucial to dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, among other countries. You should do your best to get your hands …
Sucanat is the trademarked name for a sugar that is called rapadura by the Portuguese and panela by Spanish speakers. It is a specific form of evaporated cane juice developed by a Swiss company called Pronatec that would founded by Albert Yersin. While it was once widely touted as being …
Powdered sugar is a versatile form of sugar that can be used both for its flavor and for its appearance. Use it to dust cakes, doughnuts, or as a fast-dissolving sweetener for cocktails. There are several suitable alternatives, so there is no need to give up on a dish if …
Lemon pepper is a popular and versatile seasoning blend. The best-known applications involve using it on poultry and fish; however, it can be used on beef and vegetables as well. This blend is useful enough to keep in your spice cabinet at all times. What should you do if you …
If you are looking for a thickener with a neutral taste that can provide your dish with a nice shiny surface and smooth texture, tapioca may be your best option. It is easy to find and works in both savory and sweet dishes. If you miscalculated and it turns out …
Dukkah is a blend of nuts and spices used in Egyptian cuisine. The blend is often consumed as a condiment with flatbread, first dipped in olive oil and then into the spice blend. You may be able to find prepackaged Egyptian dukkah in a Middle Eastern market or online. If …