Questions tagged [substitutions]
Questions about possible substitutions for an ingredient. Please indicate the reason for substitution.
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Alternatives for acidic ingredients (like vinegar)
My son recently found that he needs to cut a lot of things out of his diet. Naturally, being 19 years old, he's very upset that he can't have a lot of his favorite foods. So I've been looking for ...
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I made a Betty Crocker cake mix with oil instead of butter - how to fix it?
I used 1/3 cup of oil instead of 1/3 cup of butter in a Betty Crocker cake mix! How can I fix this?
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What can I substitute for dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)?
I am attempting to craft Malai Kofta but it calls for:
1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
Dassana's Veg Recipes
I cannot seem to find it anyplace near where I live. Would mustard seeds ...
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What is a good substitute for Mace? [duplicate]
For a Malai Kofta recipe I am supposed to add:
2 single strands of mace or a light pinch of ground mace powder
But, I just cannot find anyplace near me that sells Mace.
Are there any substitutes ...
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In which situations is it OK to use boxed, pasteurized egg whites for baking?
I have been searching for info about using pasteurized boxed egg whites in baking applications. There are two (distinct) cases that I'm interested in but I'm not sure if it's better to seek out a more ...
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Could compressed air be used in a 'whipper'
I'm considering a compressed gas whipper like this or this.
They're not cheap to buy, and once they're purchased they require nitrogen, nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide cylinders to work.
This has got ...
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Why does combining gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions make my Dutch baby recipe fail?
My family uses this recipe to make Dutch babies (we call it Dutch puffs, but my Internet searching found that's not the most common name):
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
Put some butter in a baking ...
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Can I substitute whole eggs instead of egg yokes in lemon pudding?
Can I use 2 whole eggs instead of 4 egg yolks in a lemon pudding pie filling?
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Can you successfully substitute pickled onions for baby onions in Coq Au Vin?
We can rarely get white baby onions where we are, but jarred, pickled miniature onions are easily obtained. These will be drained, soaked in a large bowl of water overnight, and rinsed before being ...
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Egg replacement in braided bread recipe that has milk in it [duplicate]
I have a “braided bread recipe” that has warm milk in it, but I want to replace the egg, is water, oil and bi carb soda mixed a sufficient replacement….???
And will it affect the bread…??
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How to copy industrial Vanilla Pudding
Im trying to copy instant royal vanilla puddings recipe for my cookies that require it except without the preservatives and food dyes. The instant pudding seems to contain 3 main ingredients, sugar, ...
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Substitute for saltpetre
I was reading a recipe for Okra Soup with Goat Meat and was surprised to find "saltpetre" on the ingredient list, with no quantity listed. Having never seen this as an ingredient in anything ...
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Plant-based alternative to isinglass/gelatin for glazing tarts or other desserts
At least in Italy, most dessert recipes that require for a gelatin to make the surface shine ask for "colla di pesce" that should be "isinglass" in English. Despite its name, it is ...
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What is a reasonable substitute for Korean soybean paste (also known as "Doenjang " or 된장 or 된醬)?
Suppose that you are preparing a korean recipe, but you do not have any fermented soy bean paste (된장). What is a reasonable alternative?
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Carrot cake substitute's
When substituting 1 cup of my 2 1/2 cups of flour in my carrot cake with organic pancake mix Annie's Brand will I still need to add my 4 eggs?
