What Is Monosodium glutamate and How Can I Use It?
Monosodium glutamate rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 134 recipes to cook with it.
Where found
Monosodium glutamate is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 味精 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | Le glutamate monosodique | |
| en español: | glutamato monosódico |
Recipes using monosodium glutamate
There are 134 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chasing Chili
Chasing chili builds a slow-simmered base with ground beef chuck, lean pork, soaked pinto beans, and whole cumin seeds. A two-meat, scratch-bean chili built for a crowd.
Chernobyl Chili
Chernobyl Chili: a big-batch ground beef and red kidney bean chili with 4 tablespoons of chili powder and serious heat. Cooked in the microwave then served from the crockpot. Built for a crowd.
Gazpacho De Los Angeles
Gazpacho de Los Angeles blends tomato juice, cucumber, peppers, green chiles, and Worcestershire into a chilled, no-cook soup. The California take on the Spanish summer classic.
Cabbage, Carrot, & Green Pepper Kimchi
Three-vegetable kimchi: napa and green cabbage with carrots, scallions, and bell pepper fermented with a heavy garlic-red pepper-paprika paste. Big-batch Korean pickle, ferments 2-3 days at room temperature.
Beau's Sweet-Sour Chicken Wings
Sweet-sour chicken wings pressure cooked for tenderness, then glazed with a tomato, orange marmalade, ginger, and garlic sauce and broiled until sticky and caramelized. A hot sauce finish adds adjustable heat.
Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous
"Chicken breast cubes simmered in a sweet and spicy lime-soy glaze are served with cilantro couscous in this quick and easy supper."
Chinese: Shrimp Fried Rice
I prepared this sans the pork as I had none. I added frozen peas, some fresh diced carrot and rinsed and drained bean sprouts. YUM!
Asian Sweet & Sour Cod
Asian cod recipe. Asian marinated meaty cod with a crispy coating, colorful tender-crisp veggies, all glazed with a sweet-sour sauce.
Asian Sweet & Sour Cod
Asian cod recipe. Asian marinated meaty cod with a crispy coating, colorful tender-crisp veggies, all glazed with a sweet-sour sauce.
Ebi Kimizushi (Prawn Sushi with Egg Yolk)
Ebi kimizushi: elegant Japanese stuffed-prawn sushi, with butterflied vinegar-marinated prawns filled with a silky, seasoned golden egg-yolk paste. A refined, bite-sized appetizer.
Ebi Kimizushi (Prawn Sushi with Egg Yolk)
Ebi kimizushi: elegant Japanese stuffed-prawn sushi, with butterflied vinegar-marinated prawns filled with a silky, seasoned golden egg-yolk paste. A refined, bite-sized appetizer.
Baked Chili
Hearty ground beef chili with kidney beans and tomatoes baked under a golden cornmeal crust. A satisfying one-dish meal that feeds six with bold, homestyle flavor.
North Carolina Burgers
North Carolina burgers with ground chuck mixed with applesauce, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, cracker crumbs, and hot sauce. A juicy, tangy Southern-style burger for the grill.
Bob's Beer Cheese Soup
Thick and creamy beer cheese soup built with Cheez Whiz, milk, sharp cheddar spread and a full cup of beer, spiced with Tabasco, Worcestershire and cayenne. A Wisconsin-style tavern soup ready in 40 minutes.
Pork-Ribs in Delicious Sauce
Chinese-style pork ribs marinated in five-spice, soy, and sesame, then deep-fried until crispy and glazed with a sweet-savory tomato-laced sauce. A takeout classic worth making at home.
Dinuguan (Blood Stew)
Dinuguan is a traditional Filipino pork blood stew simmered with liver, vinegar, fish sauce, and hot banana peppers. Rich, tangy, and boldly savory, this classic Pinoy comfort dish serves 4.
Peking Lamb with Leeks
Peking lamb with leeks stir-fries velveted lamb in savory brown bean sauce with Shao Hsing wine, dried chilies, and Chinese mushrooms. Triple-fried for crisp edges, soft centers, and deep wok flavor.
Kiyuri Namasu (Pickled Cucumbers)
Crisp Japanese cucumber salad in sweet rice vinegar dressing with fresh ginger. A refreshing make-ahead side dish that pairs with sushi, teriyaki, or any Asian meal.
Horensho Hitashi (Spinach with Toasted Sesame Seeds)
Horenso hitashi, a classic Japanese blanched spinach side dish dressed in dashi, soy sauce, and sugar with toasted sesame seeds. Clean, simple, and ready in 20 minutes.
Oyako Donburi- Chicken & Egg Dish
Oyako donburi (parent-and-child rice bowl) with chicken simmered in homemade stock with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and carrots, then finished with softly set eggs and green onions over steamed rice.
Vermont Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach tossed with diced hard-boiled eggs in a tarragon vinegar and olive oil dressing with garlic. A crisp, no-fuss New England salad that comes together in minutes.
Northern Beef
Northern Chinese-style beef stir-fry with bok choy, sherry, five-spice, and a honey-soy gravy. A 25-minute wok dinner with real Northern provincial flavors.
Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce
Pork shoulder stir-fried with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a spicy peanut sauce with dark soy, sesame oil, and dried chiles, served over steamed bean curd and preserved radish.
