Questions tagged [seasoning]
Questions about the use of spices, herbs, salt and other flavorings to create the desired flavor in the final dish. See also the [salt] tag. For questions about seasoning cookware (e.g. cast iron) please use the tag [seasoning-pans]. Note that questions on flavor combinations (as in, "how should I season X", or "what seasoning goes with X") are off topic. This is a general site rule that goes beyond this tag.
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How does one balance out the bitterness from accidentally adding too much dried herbs without it tasting to much like the balancer?
I have accidentally added to much thyme or oregano to soups on several occasions (spilled usually) and on those occasions it tasted bitter to me. I thought I would just add sugar, but either it was ...
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How to use gelatin to stick seasonings to dry roasted nuts?
A number of Planters' dry roasted products (for example Planters' dry roasted sunflower kernels) use gelatin as an ingredient to help seasonings adhere. I searched for an explanation of how gelatin is ...
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How much water should be added to a Maggi seasoning cube?
I sometimes use Maggi liquid seasoning in my cooking. My recipe calls for a specific number of grams to be added.
The other day, the supermarket was out of stock of the liquid seasoning, but they had ...
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Can this wok be saved? [duplicate]
I'm new to seasoning woks, I started by cleaning it with water and then heating it on a high heat and then seasoning with oil.
It now looks like this? Is it savable, does it need reasoned?
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What's the secret to well-seasoned pulled pork?
When I make pulled pork, the seasoning stays on the outside. I know it's possible to get the seasoning to permeate the whole piece of meat, but I don't know how. I follow this recipe, but cook for one ...
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Metric for adjusting spices? [duplicate]
Is there a handy metric or equation for estimating how much to adjust a spice when adjusting the size or volume of a dish?
For example: a tagine recipe has 2 cups of water and uses 1/4 tsp of cinnamon,...
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Putting "Curing Salt # 1" on a steak
Is it safe to include a small pinch of "curing salt # 1" to a steak, and leave it at room temperature for 15 - 120 minutes before searing?
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How to properly season or marinate steamed potatoes?
When boiling potatoes, most guidance is to heavily salt the water which in turn internally seasons the potatoes.
When it comes to steamed potatoes, I’ve achieved fine results salting after they’ve ...
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Adding more seasonings to chili after cooking
I tried a new recipe for sweet potato black bean chili today and while it tastes good, I don't think there's enough liquid to keep it all from drying out. I'd like to add at least 1 cup of vegetable ...
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Can a poor cast iron seasoning affect the sear?
I purchased a lodge cast iron exactly one year ago and after a seasoning it once was able to cook dozens and dozens of perfect steaks throughout the year. I never had any trouble cooking or getting a ...
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Do spices grown in higher altitude above 1500m for e.g. ( Himalayan foothills ) have any special feature or higher potency?
Do spices and herbs sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas such as Black Cardamom, Ginger, Pepper, etc have higher potency or flavor profile?
Compared to hills, they would lack nutrition, but how ...
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What is the correct way to use fermented (and unfermented) soybean paste?
One easy way to make boiled or stir-fried vegetables more exciting is to drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil.
To diversify the flavor, and while still taking inspiration from Korean and Japanese kitchens,...
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Did I ruin my wok? [duplicate]
I jist got my new wok (I have never used one before), and I wanted to try it out. The package said that it was already seasoned, but I tried to season it nevertheless. Well, I washed the wok first and ...
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Can you make beef and noodles with a beef stew seasoning packet?
I haven't made beef and noodles in a while but I have this beef stew seasoning packet and wanted to try that instead of beef broth or the beef cubes. Would this work? How much water would I need? I am ...
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Applying seasoning to mushrooms
So I started baking pleurotous mushrooms recently; they're really yummy. The recipe proposes oil with garlic, salt, and pepper to be mixed and then spread on the mushrooms with a brush. However, this ...
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