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What is something that people think is dangerous but in reality is completely harmless? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, using too much is going to make your food taste gross, just like adding too much salt would too. I also think it might not be suitable for every dish, so I think there's some experimentation required. For me, I like to add it to things that have a lot of tomato in them (like a sauce) or when I feel like there's something "missing". I find it rounds out the taste.

Maybe while you're cooking, taste your food before and then immediately after adding some msg, taste it again. It won't be like a huge, in your face difference - it's pretty subtle imo. Then again everyone's tastes and taste buds are different and it might just actually not be for you!

[–] captainlezbian 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah it just adds umami. Some dishes don’t want umami added. Whiskey really doesn’t from personal experience. Alcohol and curiosity are a dangerous combination

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wait, you added it to whiskey?? That sounds disgusting but also I love that you tried it lmfao

[–] captainlezbian 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It was not quite disgusting but very not good. Adhd probably played a role in this decision lol

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Mmm yes, I can relate. I have also eaten weird shit because my brain had weird ideas.