Let’s face it… we all get in ruts when it comes to cooking dinner. I’m here to provide you with a few great ways to spice things up a bit and bring some flavor into those bland recipes you’ve been cooking lately.
Black bean garlic sauce: This is a Chinese sauce that is made up of salted and fermented black beans. It simply spices up the food in no time. Add this sauce to meats, stir fried vegetables, marinades, or noodles; you will enjoy quick and ultimate spicy taste. Trust me, a little of this sauce goes pretty much longer way. It does not contain any saturated fats or cholesterol.
Add Texas BBQ Rub: When you wish to add Texas BBQ Rub then trust me, the sky is the limit. You can use it for all kinds of meat and then again you don’t stop here. It equally takes care of the vegetables, nuts, pasta, chilies or just anything you may name. Or it would be right to say that it can be used anywhere we use salt and pepper. As it has some sugar on it, therefore, it has a tendency to spice up just any dish in a glimpse. It works perfectly on ribs, brisket, beef tenderloins, poultry, and fish etc. You may use it on anything you want without any fear. It is made of chili powder, salt, brown sugar, fresh ground pepper, and ground cumin.
Thai curry pastes: There are different kinds of these Thai curry pastes. They are available in yellow, red, green and Panang curry. These curries can be used for an assortment of dishes to adorn them with a perfect kick. Moreover, these can be used with nuts, granola and even on popcorn.
Ethiopian spiced clarified butter (Niter Kibbeh): This is pretty much similar to what is known as Ghee in South Asia. This is a versatile and aromatic butter that can be brought to use to cook just anything that ranges from roasted chicken to green sautéed vegetables, potatoes, lentils and much more. It can be used to season all these mentioned things as well.
Indian curry pastes: Indian curry pastes make everything tantalizing. These can be used with vegetables, meats, casseroles, and rice pilafs and so much more. Moreover, leftovers can be turned to something that amuses the taste buds by simply adding these Indian curry pastes. These also go great with different kinds of salads, noodles, noodles soup, eggs, roasted articles and so much more. Using these curries give a feeling that for most of the people, these curry pastes is the acquired taste.
It does not matter if you are willing to spice up your dinner on week days or on the weekends, these above-mentioned sauces and pastes will serve the purpose best for you in every possible manner. In the future, use this article as a short cut to get that mouthwatering and spicy food inspiration you’ve been craving. Trust me, it’s worth it.
Are there any other condiments, sauces, or spices we can add to this list?