Chinese mustard is one of the world’s spiciest mustards. It is made using ground brown mustard seeds that are combined with cold water to maximize the spice’s heat when served. The typical way to eat Chinese mustard is as a dipping sauce that accompanies wings, egg rolls, and other fried …
Avocado oil is a relatively new phenomenon when it comes to culinary oils. It has become a trendy oil because of a unique set of properties such as its high smoke point — the temperature at which it begins smoking — and some important nutritional benefits such as its oleic …
Mushroom powder is a seasoning powder used to enhance the umami profile in savory dishes and to add the earthy flavor of mushrooms. You can use it in both Western and Eastern dishes so it’s pretty versatile. The big problem is that you won’t find it in many brick and …
Hoisin sauce is an indispensable ingredient if you are going to be cooking Cantonese dishes. You should try to always have a jar or two of it on hand, especially since it is relatively easy to find. Most Asian grocery stores will have it and many traditional American stores as …
Rye flour is the milled form of the rye grain. Rye flour comes in different colors and degrees of coarseness. Not all grocery stores carry it, which means that you may not be able to find it easily and will need to look for an alternative. The right substitute flour …
Potato flour is a versatile gluten-free flour that you can use for baking and thickening soups as well as for sauces. It provides excellent flavor to baked goods in addition to enhancing texture and extending shelf life. If you need potato flour right away and don’t have access to any, …
Dijon mustard is the version of mustard associated with the city of Dijon in France. It’s a versatile condiment that you can use in sandwiches or as the basis for complex sauces. Dijon mustard is useful enough that you should keep a jar on hand in your kitchen but if …
Bonito flakes are difficult to replace in Japanese cuisine. The flavor of bonito flakes is unique and it plays such a major role in Japanese food that omitting it can ruin a dish. That said, bonito flakes are not always easy to find outside of Japan; however, you do have …