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What's your secret ingredient that makes your version of a common dish better than anyone else's? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by ClockworkOtter@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Mine probably isn't that secret these days, but almost every sauce I add nutritional yeast to. Curry, chilli, bolognese, it just makes them all better.

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[–] BruceLee@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Vinaigre. Acidic, without much taste.
Also don't underestimated how far away a pinch of sugar can bring you. A 1/3 of a pinch part portion isn't unhealthy as long as your not already consuming huge quantity of it from other sources.

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[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Nandos medium hot sauce in chicken stews.

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[–] calmblue75@iusearchlinux.fyi 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Asafoetida and curry leaves. Not exactly secret, but skipping these will make my food taste bland. Also chopping curry leaves will add more flavour.

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[–] d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Garlic chilli powder. An Indian mate of mine introduced me to this condiment and it changed my life. I add a few pinches of it to most of my dishes now (noodles, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, fried rice, stir-frys and of course curries) - and it elevates then to the next level. (I love spicy food btw so this may not be for everyone, but for me it opened up a whole new world).

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yum. Not sure if it is the same stuff or comparable but my lazy-ass guac is basically mashed avocados and Lawry's Fire Roasted Chili and Garlic Powder and it is quite yummy with chips.

This stuff: