People put all types of seasonings in their food BEFORE it is cooked, but the only thing they add AFTER the food has been cooked is salt and/or pepper. You don't hear anyone asking for garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, etc. at the dinner table.
2007-12-14 07:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
A lot of spices need to be "cooked" otherwise they impart a "raw" taste, adding heat to spices releases their oils and their flavor. S&P dont need to be heat to enhance the flavors of food.
Things people add after cooking like mustard, ketchup, mayo, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce.... are all condiments & sauces, NOT spices.
2007-12-14 08:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Salt and pepper enhances the flavor of the food. It brings out the great taste!
2016-05-23 23:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most seasonings work best cooked INTO the food... but I disagree with your assertion. Salt and Pepper are not the ONLY seasonings people put onto their food
I put vinegar, Tabasco, Salsa, Crushed Red Peppers, and other such seasonings on many of my foods.
Enjoy your meals
2007-12-14 08:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I bet if people actually put extra spices on the dinner table, they'd use them. I do salt and pepper because that's the only thing usually offered.
2007-12-14 09:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sophra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll find mustard and ketchup on the table at many restaurants, steak sauces too. And that parsley garnish you've been ignoring? Makes a nice contrast.
Most seasonings actually taste better cooked into the food. Fresh herbs may be better as raw toppings, but the rest I cook.
2007-12-14 08:03:53 · answer #5 · answered by nowaynohow 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to incorprate most spices INTO your food, the best way is to cook them alone with the food. Salt and pepper is used to adjust the saltiness/spicyness according to personal taste.
2007-12-14 10:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Astrid Nannerl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are seasonings that would be too strong for one portion. Most people add salt and pepper because they are the most complementary seasonings to most foods.
2007-12-14 08:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by betternher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paprika is added to cooked foods
2007-12-14 08:43:06 · answer #8 · answered by RSJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not quite true. Asians like to put chili, fish sauce and soy sauce after food is cooked if necessary.
2007-12-14 08:11:00 · answer #9 · answered by Big Fat Cat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Add some Mrs. Dash. Love this stuff!
2007-12-14 11:32:32 · answer #10 · answered by gogogadgetlonglegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋