MSG Is The Secret Ingredient To Take Your Holiday Dishes To The Next Level - Tasting Table

If you're wondering about the right amount of MSG to add to a dish to enhance flavor without overwhelming it, Christopher Koetke has some sound advice. He recommends starting with a small amount and adjusting based on taste. "As a starting point, about half a teaspoon of MSG is effective for enhancing the flavor of a pound of meat or four to six servings of vegetables, casseroles, or soups. But always taste and add more as needed," he says. Koetke also suggests creating a mix that's half MSG and half salt. So, instead of adding a teaspoon of salt, use half a teaspoon of MSG and half a teaspoon of salt. "This achieves a great taste balance and reduces sodium by 40% compared to straight salt," he teaches. He then adds, "When adding MSG, you can follow some of my recipes, or for general advice, go to MSGdish.com."

Jon Kung offers similar advice, suggesting you practice and start simple with dishes you can easily taste, like soups or scrambled eggs. "And go slow! Pinch by pinch if need be," he concludes.

As you sprinkle MSG into your holiday recipes, note that you're not just enhancing flavors but also partaking in the culinary vindication of an ingredient that has been unjustly criticized for too long. This holiday season, let MSG play its part in creating dishes as rich in taste as they are in history.

Adblock test (Why?)

MSG Is The Secret Ingredient To Take Your Holiday Dishes To The Next Level - Tasting Table
Read More