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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 8 months 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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[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Here's an opposite example: When making lasagna, leave out the bechamel sauce. No more soggy mess

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[–] BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

I put a pinch of freshly roasted and ground cumin in my guac. Gives it a little oomph

[–] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Oregano. 🤫 Don’t tell anybody Andy.

[–] ClockworkOtter@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I feel like this is a reference or an in joke?

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[–] RecallMadness@lemmy.nz 1 points 8 months ago

A splash of milk (probably any dairy?) in stews and meat based sauces just before serving.

[–] shasta@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

A pinch of cosmo canyon salt

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