Miso plays a fundamental role in Japanese cuisine. Its role is so important and its flavor is such a difficult one to replace that nothing else can truly take its place. That said, there are a few seasonings that provide some of the same flavor notes that you get from …
Mayonnaise is a staple in Western cuisine. It is an essential ingredient for certain salads and hamburgers. Unfortunately, there are certain reasons that you may want to avoid mayonnaise. For example, it is made with animal products and it does contain cholesterol. Whether you want a healthier option or have …
Soy sauce is one of the most versatile condiments in existence. It is also easy to find with many options in the condiments aisles of grocery stores all over the world. Aside from running out of it unexpectedly, there are a few reasons that you might need a substitute such …
Semolina flour is the most popular type of flour for making pasta. It is yellow due to the carotenoids it contains and rich in protein. Semolina flour holds its shape well, which is why pasta made with it does not fall apart when exposed to boiling water. While you won’t …
Mustard is great for introducing a sharp and spicy note to savory foods but the flavor isn’t popular with everyone. Whether you need a mustard substitute because you don’t like the taste of the yellow condiment or because you used up the last of the bottle and forgot to buy …
Sanding sugar is a coarse-grained refined sugar that is used mostly for decoration. It is sold in colored and uncolored varieties with the colored variety containing food coloring. In both cases, the crystals are shiny and hold up to heat. This sugar can be found in many grocery stores and …
Ketchup is one of the most popular condiments in the world. It is also unique in that no sauce provides exactly the combination of sweet, savory and acidic flavors that you get from ketchup. That doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to come up with a substitute. Quite the contrary, there …
Soy flour has a long history in China but has recently garnered attention in the west due to its stunning nutritional profile and the fact that it is gluten-free. One issue with soy flour is that depending on where you live, it may not always be easy to find. In …