Category "flavor"

Too tomatoey gravy?

I saw this video. He is cooking Paneer Tikka Masala. He used 6-7 tomatoes to make gravy for the curry. My question is that, when I cook and add so many tomatoes

What should be added to brownies when reducing cocoa powder and vanilla extract?

I have a brownie recipe. The first time I tried them they turned out great but had a strong taste of chocolate and vanilla extract. I halved the cocoa powder an

Do different "regions" really have a "general common taste"?

I have now numerous times heard things such as: In the final step, the factory adds custom spices for the specific region for which this batch of hotdogs are s

Why do my falafels taste so boring? [closed]

I've been making falafels from scratch for a few times now and I've started to get the hang of it. I've got the texture of the falafels pretty

How to cook kale and collard greens for someone who doesn't like them? [duplicate]

My farmshare vege box is forcing me to confront my least favourite vegetables. I have disliked kale and collard greens when I had them previou

Why does sweetness reduce sourness?

I hope I'm not using the wrong word here, since I know the "acidic" quality to a food does not change by adding sugar (same amount of free hydrogen ions). But i

How does adding vanilla extract help make a milkshake if the ice cream is already vanilla?

I recently purchased a professional-style milkshake mixer, and some recipes I've researched say that adding ice cream is a must for making shakes, along with ad

How do taco trucks get their soft taco shells to have a slightly oily texture and more complex taste?

When I get tacos from a taco truck or the more authentic Mexican restaurants here, the soft corn taco shells often have a somewhat oily texture and are a darker

Which parts of a quince have that awful onion-like flavour and aftertaste?

Every single quince I ever try to eat, without a fault, has parts on it that have an awful onion-like flavour and leave a disagreeable oniony aftertaste. Most o

Infuse flavor into dry-mushroom broth

Specifically porcini powder, may occasionally add other dried mushrooms. Epicurious simmers dry porcini uncovered one hour; NYT just 30min. Both include veg whi

Why does my cheese flavouring have a sweetish smell/flavour?

I recently purchased a bottle of Cheddar Cheese flavouring (product link here) hoping to use it in pasta. The product description says it is apt for pasta. How

I’m doubling lemon juice in a no-bake pie recipe to make it extra sour. What can I add to make it less goopy?

Every year my partner makes a lemon pie, and every year her guests want it to be more sour than the last. Last year we put in way more lemon juice than the reci

Are there other foods that are known to be not your taste based on genetics?

It is pretty widely known that cilantro tastes bad for some people only because of a gene that makes that herb taste like soap. But are there other foods/herbs

How to make your own maple extract?

Does anyone have any experience with making your own maple extract? I am on a low carb diet, so real maple syrup is not an option for me. Again, the solution is

making a detox smoothie more palatable

I currently make a detox smoothie with the following ingredients: 1 orange, 1 banana, 2 cups frozen wild blueberries, 1 c cilantro, 1 tsp barley juice grass pow

Will substituting evaporated milk for whole milk change the flavor or texture of custard

When making custard if I substitute evaporated milk for whole milk will it change the flavor or texture of the custard?

How to clear your palate between different flavored dishes when cooking?

I found myself making a couple of disparate-tasting dishes. One was a salad dressing with blue cheeses and garlic, and another was meat flavored with thyme and

What meat can I substitute for lamb in Scotch Broth?

A traditional Scotch Broth calls for lamb. However, my partner does not like the strong smell, and lamb is not so easy to get a hold of anyway. What meat can I

How much potato to add to reduce saltiness

I've heard that adding potato to an overly salty dish can reduce the saltiness. I prepared 500g of rabbit meat in a pressure cooker. Realized that I had added o

How to make almond milk taste more like dairy

I see natural flavor, sodium caseinate, and milk protein isolate on a few non-dairy creamers. What give non-dairy creamers milk like flavor? Can this be added