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Gochugaru powder vs paste?
I'm making Korean pork bulgogi and the recipe I am using calls for gochugaru powder but all I could find was a paste.
Can I use it and would it still be the same amount? The recipe asks for 4 tbsp. of ...
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Red vs green jalapenos for canning
I'm planning to can some salsa tomorrow and have a recipe picked out (Roasted Tomato-Lime Salsa, from ATK).
The one catch is that it calls for red jalapenos, but I could only find green. I am ...
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What substitutes work with a capsaicin allergy?
I recently found out that I'm allergic to capsaicin, so that means no spicy Mexican food, which I love. Are there any substitutions that I can use? I can have black pepper, but too much black pepper ...
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What effect does removing previously-dried peppers from a sauce have?
I have a recipe for a basic enchilada sauce, in which I bring tomato sauce and chicken stock to a boil with some spices. It is then simmered for 15 minutes. It calls for using diced dried Chipotle ...
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Substitutes for Turkish red pepper paste (biber salçası)?
I'm interested in trying out a few Turkish recipes that call for red pepper paste (biber salçası). This is the only ingredient I can't seem to find at any local stores.
Are there any good substitutes ...
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Is Serrano an acceptable substitute for jalapeno
I am making butter chicken tonight. My recipe calls for 2 jalapenos, but the store was out and I am too cranky to go across town to another store. Can I substitute a Serrano pepper? I believe Serrano ...
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Could I substitute Anaheim chilies for Guajillo Chilies in a curry paste?
I am trying to prepare a red curry paste, and the recipe calls for dried Guajillo chilies. I could not find them at any of my local stores, but I did find dried New Mexico and Anaheim chilies (which I'...
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I have a recipe that calls for a Cubanelle Pepper, but my dad can't eat peppers.
I've got a recipe that asks for a Cubanelle Pepper. I was going to just leave it out, but I'm not sure how much it's going to alter the flavor. It's a flounder and scallop saute in a garlic cream ...
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Can I use 3 jalapenos in place of 1 habanero?
I once got from the library this big book of Mexican recipes. A lot of them called for habaneros and a few of them called for red habaneros.
My mother suggested that if I see a recipe calling for ...
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Chili and bell pepper substitute due to allergies?
I recently learned that I am allergic to ALL forms of pepper except black pepper. Bell peppers, chili peppers, etc. I am allergic to and it makes my throat swell up. I have several recipes using ...
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What is a substitute for Poblano Peppers?
I have a recipe that calls for Poblano peppers but our store does not have them. I found this which references using Anaheim Peppers but they don't have those either.
What is a good alternative?
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What is ground red pepper?
I have the 75th anniversary edition of Joy of Cooking. I've now come across two recipes that call for "ground red pepper" (enchiladas and a dry rub). I've never heard of ground red pepper before and ...
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Annatto Oil Substitute
We have a recipe that calls for us to make annatto (achiote) oil and fry some chilli peppers in it. We are unable to find annatto seeds. Is there a good substitute?
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In this recipe, what is a possible substitute for serrano pepper?
In this recipe, I enjoy the mix of spices: serrano, cilantro, mint, cinnamon...
Next time we'll cook it, we won't have serrano available. What could be a substitute for it?
Ideally this substitute ...
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Pimientos de Padron equivalent
In Spain I had a wonderful tapa called Pimiento de Padron. Green chiles fried in olive oil and salted. What type of chile could I find in the US to replicate this dish? The chiles should be mild, with ...
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What is a substitute for Anaheim Peppers?
I am making a dish that requires Anaheim Peppers. They don't have them in my local store... what else can I use.
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Which mild pepper is a good substitute for Serrano pepper?
I plan to make a guacamole dip and one of the ingredients is Serrano pepper, which is 10,000 to 23,000 heat units by the Scoville scale.
That is way too spicy for me.
Which one of the milder ...
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Substitute Cayenne Pepper for Black Pepper
My recipe calls for Black Pepper. I have Cayenne Pepper.
What ratio should I use to substitute to get approximatively the same "heat"?
I realize that the result won't be quite the same. I am fine ...
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using medium chilli powder instead of kashmiri chillis, what ratio should be used?
I have a recipe for making a madras, and it suggests substituting chilli powder for the chilli's, but doesn't suggest how.
Wondering of anyone can give me a pointer as to what ratio to use?
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Substituting Peppers
What pepper can be substituted for a habanero when no habaneros are available?
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Chili powder substitutions
I'm having trouble converting the chili recipes I find to use something other than of-the-shelf chili-powder. Thanks to a simply wonderful local spice shop, we have several different kind of chili-...
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How can I make this antique ginger wine recipe using ingredients available today?
I have this old family ginger wine recipe, but some of the ingredients are hard to find or may not exist any more...
Essence of Ginger 12mls
Tincture of Capsicum 9mls
Essence of Lemon 5mls
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