Name some unusual ingredients which aren't traditionally used in a dish but actually work really well.
I once added diced parsnips to a chilli con carne because I had them left over and hate wasting food. They add an amazing earthy sweetness which works perfectly and now they are a staple every time I make it.
Ever since I saw Chef John put nutmeg in his mac&cheese, I use it in every white sauce I make.
Sometimes I put my semen in the frosting when I make cookies and muffins. My girlfriend loves it.
>>7211670
bacon and epazote
>>7211670
>Name some unusual ingredients which aren't traditionally used in a dish but actually work really well.
I sometimes add beans to my chili
>>7211726
You fucking savage
>inb4 army of "but muh traditional chilli doesn't contain beans"
>>7211728
It doesn't
>>7211729
>vegetarian chilli
>no beans allowed
>literally spiced tomato sauce with peppers
just cuck my shit up
>>7211731
>being a vegetarian
Enough said
a while ago my housemate decided to soak jerky in hot water because he wanted steak. he was quite shit faced at the time. the next morning i was out of sugar, so i tossed the soaked jerky into my semolina pudding . after it was cooked i put gravy on top. a little odd but pretty good, before this i would have never considered savory semolina pudding
parsnip bamp
>>7211670
I normally only add MSG to foods I bring to potlucks but I once added some to fudge and it turned out great, every now and then I make some with the good stuff.
>>7211699
Nutmeg is always put in white sauce/bechamel