What to do if food is too spicy: options for solving the problem - how to save the dish

04.02.2024 11:30

Even if you generally have a fairly tolerant attitude towards spicy foods, sometimes you can overdo it with pepper.

In this case, it will be difficult to touch food.

However, with the help of some tricks, you can save food, says Yulia Arkhipova, an expert on culinary arts for the online publication BelNovosti.

Which secrets will be more useful?

Citrus

Not everyone knows that citrus juice helps make food less spicy. Any fruit will do for this task. However, lemon or lime are most commonly used.

This will add an interesting flavor note to the dish.

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Dairy products

To make the spiciness pleasant, you just need to add any dairy products to the recipe. You can also use plant milk.

In Thai and Indian cuisines, for example, coconut milk is highly valued.

Sugar

This original method will help the food not only become less spicy, but also improve its taste in general. Add a small amount of sugar and periodically evaluate the result.

Previously, we talked about the tricks that will help you make the perfect mashed potatoes .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. Which secrets will be more useful?
  2. Citrus
  3. Dairy products
  4. Sugar