Coming up with new and interesting food every week can be challenging. We all know a spritz of lemon juice or some fresh herbs can liven things up, but what about when those tricks get predictable? These seven ingredients add a ton of flavor and excitement to dinner with almost zero effort and minimal calories. Even chicken breast and steamed veggies will never be boring again.
1.工匠醋
仅添加一点酸可以以更复杂的方式振兴食物。它减少了脂肪，有助于平衡整体风味，并为其他类似食物增添了清晰度。有时，您需要比挤压柠檬更精致的东西。在那一刻，伸手去拿手工醋。大多数醋都以葡萄酒的价格开始，因此您总是可以找到适合账单的品种（红酒，香槟，雪利酒等）。其他的是用水果制成的，或者是注入水果味的葡萄酒醋。还有更多的特色醋，例如Saba的甜味和泥土味，Saba是富丽堂皇的香脂堂兄，对Radicchio烤或在草莓上淋上毛毛雨令人难以置信。在亚洲蔬菜沙拉或烤鱼上撒上大米葡萄酒醋的鲜味。仅加一两滴来改变晚餐。
2. CITRUS ZEST
Citrus is a quick and easy way to add a bit of brightness. People often cut past the zest to get to the juice, but zest has its own benefits, including a more subtle, floral flavor profile. It’s also less acidic, so it will add that delicate grapefruit or lemon flavor without the worry of curdling any dairy it’s stirred into. Lastly, zest can add both flavor and a bit of chewy texture without adding moisture, making it perfect for steeping in sauces, grating into an herb breadcrumb topping, or folding into baked goods like muffins and cakes. However you choose to use it, a bit of zest is sure to brighten up whatever you’re cooking without going full pucker.
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3. Garam Masala
自从马可·波罗（Marco Polo）砍下他的第一个咖喱以来，香料一直是一种明显的风味增强剂。如今，有更多的香料和香料混合物比填满超市架子。但是，如果我们必须选择一个手头，那就是Garam Masala。Garam Masala实际上是翻译为“变暖香料”的，是肉桂，小茴香，香菜，豆蔻，肉豆蔻和胡椒的混合物，每个变化的确切数量取决于谁进行混合。传统上是在印度，巴基斯坦和其他南亚食品中发现的。在撒上蒸蔬菜之前，在干锅中烤wee咬一下，在烤鸡肉上涂上烤鸡肉，然后将其涂上烤架或将其撒在新鲜爆米花的爆米花上，以便带有令人惊讶的踢脚。您可能需要尝试一些混合物来找到最适合您的混合物，但是没有其他方法可以在晚餐中添加快速的“ Oomph”。
4. HOT SAUCES
大多数人在冰箱中至少有一瓶胡椒酱，但是瓶装火的选择超越了葡萄塔巴斯科。Sriracha，东南亚的调味品主食是另一个众所周知的选择，但是世界各地有一些热调味料，可以使事情变得有趣。韩国人喜欢将发酵的辣椒糊gochujang搅拌成汤和炖菜。哈里萨（Harissa）是来自北非的厚大辣椒酱，是一种天然的烤肉。如果您发现自己在意大利的脚趾周围踢，您经常会看到卡拉布里安辣椒酱配披萨和面食。幸运的是，您可以在储存充足的杂货店中评分其中的大部分，因此在想以真实性加热时，请在冰箱中保留一两个杂货店。
5. NUT OILS
所有油都会添加脂肪用于褐变并增强口感。但是特种坚果油也增加了很多风味。因为它们来自坚果，所以它们是单不饱和脂肪的良好来源。核桃油甚至提供omega-3脂肪酸。有时可以用热量降低味道，因此最好将它们用作装饰油，在温暖的面包上毛毛雨，用优质的醋搅拌式沙拉，或在烧烤前用鱼和肉刷。的确，他们可能会有点昂贵，但是它们真是太好了，值得一提。
6.花哨的盐
Ask any chef to name one favorite, must-have ingredient and they’ll likely say salt. If you’re already a pro at proper seasoning, it might be nice to take it to the next level by adding a couple of finishing salts to your pantry. Different salts have different textures and mineral qualities that can add just that bite of flavor needed as an accent rather than an overall taste. Try large-flake salt for grilled vegetables, coarse gray salt for chocolates and sweet rolls and even flavored salts like lavender or rosemary salt for roasted meats. The crunch and flavor combo might be just what you need to add some surprise to the meal.
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7. Za’atar
If you’re looking for another spice mix that isn’t packing heat, we also love za’atar, a Middle Eastern herb and spice blend of dried thyme, marjoram and oregano with toasted sesame seeds, salt and sometimes sumac. Every chef and family has their own version, which only adds to the fun of sampling them all. Whatever the blend you buy (or make yourself, if you’re so inclined), you’ll find that it’s great on grilled meats, yogurt or hummus and especially sprinkled on bread with olive oil.
