Furikake seasoning is a versatile Japanese seasoning that is traditionally used as a topping for rice and noodles. While its use was once limited to Japan, Westerners have begun to adopt it in recent years. Even so, you may not be able to find furikake seasoning in your local grocery store. To get a similar […]
What’s A Good Panch Phoran Substitute?
Panch phoran is a Bengali spice blend that is sometimes referred to as Indian five spice. You will need it for a variety of dishes such as shukto and other favorites from Eastern India and Bangladesh. It may not be easy to find this spice blend in a hurry unless you live near an Indian […]
What’s A Good Cubeb Pepper Substitute?
Cubeb pepper is not really a common ingredient in European or American recipes, but if you want to make certain Moroccan dishes you may need it for an authentic flavor profile. It is also useful if you want to replace black pepper or allspice with an ingredient that offers a unique twist on both of […]
Furikake Seasoning: A Nutritional Supplement And Seasoning In One
Furikake seasoning is one of the most popular Japanese seasonings, if not the most popular of all. It is a blend of ingredients that are indigenous to Japan. Those ingredients include nori, sesame seeds, and flakes of a dried tuna called bonito. The bonito flakes used in furikake have been dried, soaked with soy sauce, […]
Panch Phoran: Indian Five Spice
Panch phoran is sometimes written as paanch phoran or panch phoron. It literally translates to five spices or five flavors. The word panch (or paanch) means five. The spice mix has various other names depending on where in Asia it is being used. For example, it may be called padkaune masala in Nepal. It is […]
Cubeb Pepper: The Indonesian Black Pepper
Cubeb pepper is also sometimes called cubeb berry and originated in Indonesia. While cubeb pepper is widely reported to have reached Europe via Venetian trade with the Arabs around the 14th century, historians believe that its connection to Europe is actually far older than that. In fact, the writings of Theophrastus show that the Ancient […]
Beet Powder: Natural, Healthy, and Colorful
Beet powder consists of beetroot that has been dried and ground to a powder. Beet powder has a longer shelf life and is easier to consume when compared to fresh beets or beet juice. Beets belong to the same family as the grain amaranth. Beets were first domesticated in Italy. Hybrids were cultivated using wild […]
What Are Good Spices For Corn On The Cob?
Corn on the cob is not known for being an exceptionally flavorful food. Instead, it offers up a mild flavor that is suitable as a blank canvas for a range of seasonings. Below are some additions that you can use to give your corn on the cob a burst of flavor.
Cooking With Chia Seeds: The Do’s And Don’ts
Chia seeds have been cultivated and consumed for millennia in Central America. They have only recently become trendy in the U.S. with many recognizing this ingredient’s tremendous nutritional value. Like most ingredients, chia seeds require you to use them properly to get the greatest benefits. Let’s review some of the most important dos and don’ts […]
What’s A Good Horseradish Substitute?
Horseradish is a pungent root that is a popular condiment on its own or you can use it to make the horseradish sauce that is often served with British roast beef. If you happen to run out of it and need some more before your next trip to the grocery store, there are quite a […]
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