Substitutions

The fruitness and tanginess are second to none with plum sauce. It’s the sauce to use for dipping, glazing, and marinating. But what if you don’t have any around? If …

Dreaming of that grilled harissa shrimp from your fave Moroccan hole-in-the-wall but don’t have one of the tastiest Asian sauces on hand? Well, you can easily recreate that fiery chili …

Need to make a delicious Indonesian dish like goreng or nasi goreng, but out of one of the best Asian sauces? Well, I’ve got several sweet soy substitutes you need to try! You …

Both Asian and Western cuisines use classic Asian sauces, but none more often than sweet chili sauce. It’s a must-use sauce that adds a splash of heat and flavor. But …

This is one of the tastiest Asian sauces around. Chili garlic sauce is that little red jar in everyone’s refrigerator door. It’s forever on my grocery list, but when it runs out …

Caught up in a new Kdrama and craving some Korean food? A hearty stew, perhaps? The condiment you need right now is doenjang. It’s one of the best pastes for stews, …

One of my pastimes during the lockdown was exploring different toppings for pizza night. I’ve dabbled with pizza sauce and marinara sauce, but when the mood calls for it, I’d …

Ever had unforgettable kimchi or craved a bowl of bibimbap? A a dollop of Gochujang or gochugaru is a must in either dish. But what if you don’t have the ingredients to …

Dark soy sauce is one of the easiest Chinese sauces to use, but if you run out, you’ll need to use a dark soy sauce alternative. Well, I’ve compiled a …