Dashi is a type of savory stock liquid originating from Japan, wherein it acts as a base ingredient for a variety of different dishes that require a distinctly umami or savory underbelly to their flavor profiles. Usually consumed as a soup or broth, dashi can be purchased in such forms as dry packaged flakes or concentrate syrups that impart much ...

The hanger steak, otherwise known as the hanging tenderloin or butcher’s steak, is a specific type of beef steak primarily cut from the underbelly of the cow, stretching to both sides of the upper belly in a forked shape. The hanger steak is best known for its particular flavor and the softness of its texture, creating a significantly prized piece ...

Otherwise known as Corinth raisins, currants are tiny fruits similar in appearance to raisins, with distinctly sweet and slightly tart flavors, the intensity of which may depend on the exact type of currant and the processes it has undergone, if any. Currants may be called for in certain recipes that need an undernote of sweetness or the presence of an ...

Otherwise known as scallions, the spring onion is an immature and unsprouted form of several different species of onion, harvested before they have had the chance to grow to any significant size or develop a more intense and pungent flavor. Spring onions often appear to be paper-thin green stalks with a pale distal end, occasionally covered in a furry mass ...

Known for its distinctly fishy flavor offset by notes of umami or savory traces, the finer parts of anchovy paste’s flavor can be highly variable depending on what sort of spices were incorporated into its ingredients. Anchovy paste is added into a variety of dressings, dishes or sauces in order to add a strong savory body to their taste profile, ...

Horseradish is a root vegetable primarily grown and harvested for its distinctly pungent and somewhat spicy flavor, making it an excellent addition to a variety of dishes that require some sort of flavorful kick to their taste profile. However, certain instances can call for the substitution or replacement of radish in a recipe, whether it be due to a food ...

The sesame seed and its subsequent processed forms is an extremely common seasoning or ingredient in a variety of cultures, usually imparting a nutty and ever so slightly sweet flavor to whatever dish it is incorporated into. Sesame seeds are usually added to a dish in the process of cooking in order to bolster the flavor of a dish with ...

Pernod is a form of alcoholic beverage deriving from the country of France. Originally meant to be a replacement for absinthe during the era of its prohibition, Pernod is now considered an entirely separate alcoholic drink, known for its distinctly anise flavored body and unique appearance when diluted. However, individuals may desire to find a replacement for this particular type ...

A vitally important ingredient in a variety of Asian and South East Asian recipes, turmeric is most often encountered in its ground and dried form, wherein it may be evenly distributed throughout a meal so as to impart either its signature yellow color or earthy yet bitter flavor to the dish. There are certain instances, however, where the addition of ...

A specific kind of clarified butter primarily used in the Middle East and India, ghee is a form of butter that has undergone the process of simmering and skimming so as to isolate the particular fat compounds present within said butter. Ghee’s particular texture and flavor may depend on a variety of factors such as the milk source of the ...