Worcestershire sauce
A pungent, fermented condiment made from vinegar, molasses, anchovies, tamarind, and spices. Used in small amounts to add deep umami depth to dips, marinades, and Bloody Marys.
Used for
- French onion dip
- marinades
- Bloody Mary
- Caesar dressing
- burgers
In the kitchen
- Dash.
- Whisk.
- Blend.
Picking it at the store
- Lea & Perrins is the original brand and still the most widely available.
- A little goes a long way. Most recipes use just a teaspoon or two; the bottle lasts a very long time.
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