Resources for determining cooking substitutions
Judging from the number of questions tagged substitutions, this is a common thing to ask.
Are there any resources to find substitutions, and what circumstances those work under? For example, applesauce can partially substitute for oil in muffins (because the oil is for moisture content), but can't substitute for oil when cooking an omelet (because the oil prevents the egg from sticking).
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This one from AllRecipes.com is pretty comprehensive. I remember finding one a long time ago that was laid out in categories though. Maybe someone else can find it.
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What are the 4 factors to consider in ingredients substitution?
There are, however, several factors to consider when substituting ingredients. Take into account differences in flavor, moisture, texture and weight. Substitutions with an acid factor, such as molasses, need to be neutralized to avoid changes in the flavor and texture of the product.What are substitutions in cooking?
Substitutions include water seasoned with beer or white wine, juice (such as orange juice or apple juice), melted butter, milk (dairy, coconut, nut or soy milk), miso paste, mushroom stock (liquid from soaked dried mushrooms), olive oil, soy sauce or tea.What are 10 examples of substitutes?
Here are 20 examples of substitute goods and services:- Butter and margarine. ...
- Physical books and e-books. ...
- Sandals and flip-flops. ...
- Tuna and salmon. ...
- Steel-toe boots and composite-toe boots. ...
- Minivans and sport utility vehicles. ...
- Earrings and necklaces. ...
- Eyeglasses and contact lenses.
What are the ways of substituting ingredients?
Ingredient SubstitutionsIngredientAmountSubstituteApple pie spice1 tsp.1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp. cardamomArrowroot1 1/2 tsp.1 tbsp. flourArrowroot1 1/2 tsp.1 1/2 tsp. cornstarchBaking powder1 tsp.1/3 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar111 more rows•Apr 15, 2020TLE Grade 7/8 Cookery Module 6: Perform Substitutions of Ingredients
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The Cook's Thesaurus comes in handy, as it groups items together into categories, and describes what the differences are, and often lists substitutions for specific purposes.
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