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Why does curry flavor improve overnight (beyond the effects of permeation and infusion)?
The flavor of a curry usually improves overnight. Harsh overtones mellow and disparate elements combine for a richer, more coherent result. Some people think this is just because the flavors from ...
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What's the point of using sugar in savory dishes?
I never get why people add a sweet substance to a savory dish. Especially in something like a a curry or noodles. People say it balances out the flavors. But which flavor is it actually balancing out? ...
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How can I quickly save a tasteless curry?
I made a curry last night for this evenings meal.
The main components of it are aubergines, yoghurt, ginger, tumeric, cumin and chilli.
After cooking it I tasted it and it is sadly quite tasteless. ...