Fixing a beef broth with too much celery seed
I cooked a large crock pot of beef bone broth. I didn't have any veggies so I used garlic salt, onion powder, celery seed and bay leaves with my beef bones and about 4 quarts of water. I didn't measure anything, just poured spices in.
It has been simmering now for 18+ hours. I decided to taste and it is very bitter from all the celery seed. Now what can I do to try and fix the taste from all,the celery seed? I really hate for the broth to go to waste.
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Bitterness is generally corrected with a combination of salt, sweetness and/or fats.
You mention that don't have any veg at the moment -- perhaps put the stock aside or freeze until you can pick some up. Some sweet veg like parsnip and carrots could probably rescue this stock for you. Sweet herbs like basil or spices like cloves might also work, depending on what you like.
References for flavor balancing: - http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/nov/19/balance-flavours-salt-sweet-bitter-sour-umami - http://lifehacker.com/learn-to-make-any-dish-you-cook-better-with-the-science-1477864259 - http://academiewines.com/blog/2010/05/14/strategies-for-fixing-your-dish/
A herb and spice reference that might give you some ideas: - http://www.thekitchn.com/quick-guide-to-every-herb-and-spice-in-the-cupboard-108770
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Bitterness is generally corrected with a combination of salt, sweetness and/or fats. You mention that don't have any veg at the moment -- perhaps put the stock aside or freeze until you can pick some up. Some sweet veg like parsnip and carrots could probably rescue this stock for you.How do you reduce the taste of celery?
2. Combining flavors. The only way to mask some of the bitterness is to pair the celery with strong, aromatic foods, such as soy sauce or garlic. Other good options include acidic vegetables like tomatoes and cabbage.What flavor does celery seed add?
The seeds have a strong, warm, bitter and astringent flavor and go well with tomatoes and vegetable juices. They are also included in commercial poultry seasoning blends and celery salt, and the warm bitterness of the seeds go well with foods such as fish, chicken, potatoes, shellfish, cheese, tomato, carrot and eggs.How do you fix bland beef soup?
If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.Does celery seed taste bitter?
Celery seed tastes a lot like celery, with the same aromatic and astringent quality in raw stalks of the celery plant. In addition, the seeds have a savory, earthy character as well as a bitter flavor which increases when the spice is used in its ground form as opposed to whole.What Would Happen if You Drank Celery Juice Every Day? Dr. Berg
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