In the “Add a pinch of sugar” thread, many of you mentioned other things you like to add to boost the flavor in your dishes - MSG, tomato powder, soy sauce, etc. What’s an ingredient you find that you love to add to dishes to improve the flavor (or aroma, texture, or maybe even the way it looks)?
I am a big fan of mushroom powder. It adds a nice boost of umami with some additional flavor that comes along for the ride. Just throw some dried mushrooms into a spice grinder and grind until powder.
Smoked Paprika.
I agree. I’m always generous with the garlic. Best way to start is frying garlic and onions in butter/oil.
Why would it be controversial? Garlic is delicious, and none of us are vampires. Or at least I’m not. I promise. >_>
Almost always some acid. White wine, vinegar, lemon juice.
The soap gene people are going to hate me, but cilantro.
Hey, did you know you can learn your way out of the soap gene response? I have the soap gene and hated cilantro when I first tasted it, but I love it now. Just had to retrain my brain. (Owning a Mexican restaurant for a couple of years forced my hand in this endeavor lol.)
Fish sauce