Whats your secret ingredient?

[indaswamp]

I used file powder in the duck patties when I made this dish:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...side-salad-with-strawberry-vinegrette.320254/

Will be cooking this again tomorrow night......

 

[Sven Svensson]

My new found love is tajin. Only been using it for a couple years after someone here mentioned it. It goes great with many things. Especially veggies. And on lime wedges when doing shots of tequila.

I am addicted to the stuff. The tang is what makes it so great. Big Kudos to Tajin!

 

[Sven Svensson]

We hosted Swedish exchange students for years. I learned from them to add a touch of plain old soy sauce to any cream sauce. It adds an umami flavor that doesn't taste at all like soy sauce if added in small amounts. I wouldn't have thought of that in a million years but they all did it.

 

[1MoreFord]

We hosted Swedish exchange students for years. I learned from them to add a touch of plain old soy sauce to any cream sauce. It adds an umami flavor that doesn't taste at all like soy sauce if added in small amounts. I wouldn't have thought of that in a million years but they all did it.

Maggi Sauce will do almost the same.

 

[Steve H]

I am addicted to the stuff. The tang is what makes it so great. Big Kudos to Tajin!

Have you tried their sauce? It is also pretty darn good.

 

[gmc2003]

I'm not sure if this qualifies as a secret ingredient, but I use anchovies instead of salt when I make deviled eggs or egg salad.

Chris

 

[LhornR]

I use V8 juice for the bulk of the liquid in my chili. It's also good for a BBQ sauce mad scientist day.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Not sure how it didn’t come to mind but Sazon achiote con cilantro is another staple in my spice cupboard. Use it widely behind just Mexican dishes. A couple other oddballs I think are unique are horseradish powder, Worcestershire powder and mushroom powder.

I need to check those out. I have some Wasabi powder but not sure what to use it in?

Secret ingredient is adding Cavendars greek seasoning when I want a little diff flavor.

I love that stuff on cucumber salad and tomatoes.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Surprised it took so long for MSG to appear. I’m a fan and love to use it in foods. It truly is food crack.

Have not used in years. Order some.

File' powder

Going to get some.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Here's another tip that's free. Remember you an always sprinkle a little stuff on just your serving when playing with secret ingredient type stuff. No need to risk the whole batch. I do this especially playing with sausage formulas. Learned TONS doing that.

Great Idea

I'm not sure if this qualifies as a secret ingredient, but I use anchovies instead of salt when I make deviled eggs or egg salad.

Chris

Got some anchovies paste. That should work. Next time.

 

[jcam222]

I'm not sure if this qualifies as a secret ingredient, but I use anchovies instead of salt when I make deviled eggs or egg salad.

Chris

I’ve had amazing deviled eggs like that

 

[indaswamp]

Going to get some.

Try just a pinch in that shrimp creole.......

 

[Sven Svensson]

Have you tried their sauce? It is also pretty darn good.

Wait, what?!? They make a sauce? I wish I didn’t know that. A splash of vodka and you’ve got a Bloody Tajin.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I use V8 juice for the bulk of the liquid in my chili. It's also good for a BBQ sauce mad scientist day.

I do the same.

 

[Steve H]

Clamto juice in sauces for seafood. And base for marinating shrimp. And in vodka......

 

[Steve H]

Tajin is great on sliced tomatoes !!!!

RG

On stewed tomatoes too!

 

[Steve H]

It's my understanding there are two versions of Maggi Sauce. The European made, original, version and the Chinese made version. The European is next to, Or, impossible to find in the US these days. Old time users of the sauce tend to luv the European recipe and hate the Chinese recipe. I think I once tracked down some of the European version to try but it was out of stock and now I don't remember where I found it.

I won't touch the China made one. You can get the right stuff on Amazon. My mother-in-law used to mail us that and other spices that are hard to find in the states. Especially German curry ketchup!

 

[Bytor]

A lot of good ideas going on here for sure. I like a couple of dashes of cardamom in the coffee basket for a good cup of Joe. Adds just the right flavor to it.

 

[zwiller]

You umami guys into soy and maggi... You HAVE to try some good LIGHT soy sauce. Just got some myself. WOAH. https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-River-...07PGWZCT6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[Sven Svensson]

Have you tried their sauce? It is also pretty darn good.

I couldn’t believe it but our grocer had the sauce. So what do I use this on?