Substitutions

From marinating meats to adding flavor to stews, soups, and homemade Asian sauces, there’s nothing quite like Mexican adobo sauce. But what happens if you can’t find adobo sauce in your …

Gochujang and gochugaru substitutes can be tough to pick from. From finding the perfect flavor to picking from availability, there is a lot to mull over. Well, allow me to …

Bird’s eye chili is a small but mighty chili that packs a serious punch in many Thai dishes, including stir-fries, repurposing leftover curries, and delicious Asian sauces. However, as with many other …

Ancho chili powder is a delicious, popular spice powder that’s second to none. A delicious Asian sauce or a homemade spicy chicken sauce recipe, there is nothing this powder can’t …

Sriracha sauce has always been a popular choice for those who want to enjoy a spicy kick in their food. It’s often used to add heat to dishes such as …

Browning sauce provides a rich, deep color and flavor to gravies, stews, and even some Asian sauces. With it being such an important ingredient in many traditional delicacies, it’s hard to …

Have a spot of trouble substituting shrimp paste? It can be quite difficult to substitute this paste, but there are still a few great options available, ranging from delicious Asian sauces and …

Almond butter is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It has a delicious, thick consistency and nutty taste that’s used in some Asian sauces. Yet around 1% of the …

Agar-agar is one of the best vegan ways to thicken sauce, gravies, and just about everything you want to swap gelatin for. If your recipe calls for gelatin, substituting it with …

From homemade Asian sauces to delicious Chinese sauces, there’s a new flavor all the time. But there is one tasty option most don’t know about. Applesauce. The question we get most is …