Category "substitutions"

Which non-rice grains cook up most like sticky rice?

I enjoy sticky or sushi rice but have pretty much stopped eating rice (including wild rice) because of concerns with arsenic. Which grain, when cooked, tend to

egg-wash role in having soft bread buns

As a follow-up question, I keep following the recipe to the letter and thank goodness I get pillowy and soft buns each and every time. The thing that bothered m

Vietnamese Coffee (cocktail) - what to sub for condensed milk?

If you've ever enjoyed a Vietnamese Coffee, they're to die for. Blend: crushed ice shot of espresso condensed milk ... avocado (add dark liquor like bourbon if

When can milk substitute for buttermilk in sourdough recipes?

I want to prepare buttermilk sourdough pancakes: One part sourdough starter Two parts flour Two parts buttermilk Sugar to taste (about a quarter part, depending

Can I use cream of tartar instead of wine to avoid alcohol in a meat braise or risotto?

I admit it, if I open a bottle of wine to cook with, I am very happy to drink the rest and I need to not do that, but still make my Kümmelfleisch and risot

Can I substitute quark (40%) for cream cheese in basque burnt cheesecake recipe?

Here's the recipe I'd like to follow: MAKES ONE 10" CAKE Unsalted butter (for pan) 2 lb. cream cheese, room temperature 1½ cups sugar 6 large eggs 2 cup

What is a vegan recipe for lasagne? [closed]

Do you guys have any idea how much I am craving a good old piece of lasagne. Since my girlfriend is vegan I wanna make the lasagne her way, of

Egg bread recipe calls for 2 eggs and 2 yolks, can I use 4 whole eggs? [closed]

The recipe for egg bread calls for 2 eggs and 2 yolks. What would result from just using 4 whole eggs?

Substitute Hon Dashi for Bonito

I understand that the ingredients are not even nearly the same If making a bonito dashi, grams-for-grams, how much Hon Dashi granules to substitute for bonito f

Using both cook and serve pudding and instant pudding in pie

I have a layered Pudding Pie recipe that calls for Chocolate, Vanilla, and Butterscotch pudding. I have not been able to get the Butterscotch pudding in instant

Make aquafabe from scratch - can the soaking water be used for cooking

I would like to make aquafaba from white beans. I am going to soak the dried beans for a couple of hours and then boil them, the remaining water should be aquaf

tomato-substitute for sausage and spaghetti squash? [closed]

I just got diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and have to avoid both grains and tomatoes. I was wondering if there is a way to substitute t

Can I use liquid-form sugar to replace powdered-form sugar in meringue or sponge cake?

Borderline diabetes runs in my mom's side of the family so I'm taking some proactive steps to reduce empty carbs as much as I can. Sponge cake is something I ma

Substitute clarified butter with sunflower spread

Background I am making a sweet recipe of Baklava, which calls on ghee or clarified butter. So the butter substitute would be used to paint on the layers of filo

Bean substitute for lamb in moussaka?

I need a recommendation. I have had success substituting beans for meat in a number of baked-bean dishes using spice mixtures from cuisines around the world. I'

Sauce thickener for large batch

I'm making a large batch of sauce. After trying tapioca flour, it's quite difficult to handle for such a large batch. Is there anything that can substitute? Is

Can I mix food grade lye (sodium hydroxide) with water to make kansui?

I have food grade lye (sodium hydroxide) from pretzel making and I want to make chewy noodles, either ramen or Chinese noodles. Many of these recipes call for l

Plant-based lamb?

How could plant-based lamb be made? I'm looking not only to imitate the flavor* but also the texture of slow-cooked lamb. *cf. "How can I imitate the flavor of

Egg yolk substitute for whole eggs in strata

Can I use egg yolks for all or part of whole eggs in strata?

Dairy-free bechamel?

My toddler recently developed a bit of intolerance to lactose. However, some of his favorite meals are moussaka and lasagna, not the least because the bubbly in