Secret Ingredients
I have always liked to experiment in cooking and once in a while something unusual seems to work out well and becomes a personal “secret ingredient”. Of course it is also a matter of personal taste. I am interested if anyone else has come up with some that they think work well.
For your basic Curry. - I like to add some standard commercial Chinese plum sauce. It adds some sweetness and tang which I like.
For both Meatloaf and Cerviche - I like to add some finely chopped water chestnuts. I like the crunch they add and the mild flavor does not overpower.
For Chilli - These are not mine and are rather well known but they work well. Add a bottle of good lager beer and melt in some dark high % cacao chocolate. I prefer a few pieces of Lindt Dark 90% Cacao Chocolate.
I have always liked to experiment in cooking and once in a while something unusual seems to work out well and becomes a personal “secret ingredient”. Of course it is also a matter of personal taste. I am interested if anyone else has come up with some that they think work well.
For your basic Curry. - I like to add some standard commercial Chinese plum sauce. It adds some sweetness and tang which I like.
For both Meatloaf and Cerviche - I like to add some finely chopped water chestnuts. I like the crunch they add and the mild flavor does not overpower.
For Chilli - These are not mine and are rather well known but they work well. Add a bottle of good lager beer and melt in some dark high % cacao chocolate. I prefer a few pieces of Lindt Dark 90% Cacao Chocolate.