Fresh Lemongrass is a very common ingredient in asian dishes mainly for stir fries, seafood dishes soups, salads or even tea. The lemon scent that comes from the stalk of a lemongrass plant is one that you cannot do without if you always desire to have a tasty delicacy. The complex and fresh lemongrass recipe is one that is quite difficult to replicate. Here some perfect substitutes that you can use and …
Did it ever happen to you to not have enough time to sit and enjoy a big meal? Very often? In this world where everybody is in a hurry, it is really hard to slow down and enjoy a healthy meal. That is one of the reasons why years ago, the food industry came up …
Plum Sauce is commonly used for dipping, glazing pork, basting meat, and stir frying, plum sauce provides color and texture that can bring life to duck, moo shu, dumplings, noodles, and more. Running out of plum sauce may not be a reason to feel blue since there are other vibrant substitutes that you can choose …
Spanish onions taste good in cooked dishes but better in raw dishes. They are often added to uncooked veggie dishes, side dishes, and toppings. You can eat both the green variety and bulbs of this type of onion. Note that the longer you cook Spanish onions, the more they will lose their crunch. Aside from …
Daikon radish is widely used in Japanese, Indian and Asian cuisines. It is commonly used in soup and the popular korean dish kimchi. However, there are instances you cannot use daikon radish in your recipes where you cannot find them in supermarkets or do not like the taste. Daikon is also seasonal and not available …
Napa cabbage has a tender, crisp texture with a sweet, mild taste. It can be served raw or cooked and is known to absorb liquid, making any dish more palatable. Napa cabbage is widely used in many Chinese and Asian dishes including stir fry, dumplings or soup. Napa cabbage is also a staple ingredient in …
Water chestnuts, also called the Chinese water chestnut, are delicious, crunchy, and with a light sweet taste. They are prominently used in many Chinese dishes, including lettuce wraps, chop suey and stir-fry. They are aquatic tuber veggies, similar to chestnuts, but water chestnuts are not nuts. If the recipe calls for water chestnuts, but you …
Do you like mushrooms? I do. They provide added nutrition and have a lot of health benefits. Mushrooms also give variety to your food. Porcini mushrooms are edible mushrooms that can be eaten either fresh or dried. They are essential ingredients for rice dishes, pasta, sauces, soups, and Italian dishes like risotto. What if your …
Traditionally, safflower seeds are used as coloring and flavoring for food. Currently, one of the primary use of safflower is oil extraction in edible and biodegradable forms. There are two types of edible oil, high in oleic acid (monounsaturated fatty acid) and high in linoleic acid (polyunsaturated fatty acid) The most common safflower oil in the market …
The melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder is the stuff that gives tacos, stews and slow-cooked pork that tender magic. Pigs may not shake their shoulders, but these shoulders fan out and sit above their front leg. The pork shoulder area is renowned for delivering the meaty and rich texture that just falls off the bone. It has …