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Flavor Foundations

11/14/2014

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For most cuisines, there are key flavours and combinations which often serve as the stage upon which dishes are built. These mixes go a long way to making a dish distinctly French, Indian, Chinese, etc. That said, while just these base mixtures may not take you 100% of the way towards a full dish, it's important to understand where those final dishes get their roots. A cursory search will produce dozens of different international foundation mixes, but I am going to focus on some simple, more common ones that are made with readily available ingredients. 
These Are:

  • Mirepoix
  • Cajun Holy Trinity
  • Sofrito
  • Chinese Trinity
  • Autumn Spice Blend
  • Classic Meat Brine
  • Bonus: Cheater Chicken Stock Recipe

From these bases, you can build countless dishes and experiment with new recipes and creations. So read on, make some mental notes, and soon all these bases will belong to you. Let's cook.


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