Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Uncommon Ingredient Substitutions Substitutes, for those recipes with hard-to-find ingredients. ITEM SUBSTITUTION Balsamic vinegar—1 tablespoon1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar Bamboo shoots-Asparagus (in fried dishes) Bergamot-Mint Chayotes-Yellow summer squash or zucchini Cilantro-Parsley (for color only; flavor cannot be duplicated) Coconut milk-2–1/2 cups water plus 2 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut. Combine and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool. Mix in a blender for 2 minutes; strain. Makes about 2 cups. Delicata squash-Butternut squash or sweet potato Green mangoes-Sour, green cooking apples Habanero peppers-5 jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers Italian seasoning-Equal parts basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme Lemon grass-Lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon equals 2 stalks lemon grass) Limes or lime juice-Lemons or lemon juice Lo Mein noodles-Egg noodles Mascarpone — 1 cup3 tablespoons heavy cream plus 3/4 cup cream cheese plus 4 tablespoons butter Neufchatel-Cream cheese or Boursin Palm sugar-Light brown sugar Rice wine-Pale, dry sherry or white vermouth Red peppers-Equal amount pimientos Romano cheese-Parmesan cheese Saffron-Turmeric (for color; flavor is different) Shallots-Red onions or Spanish onions Tamarind juice-5 parts ketchup to 1 part vinegar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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