Ingredient substitutes

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415 swaps for 91 everyday ingredients, each with a ratio, what changes in the dish and which diets it suits.

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Dairy & eggs 15

• 8 swaps Butter Coconut oil, Olive oil, Greek yogurt
• 8 swaps Milk Oat milk, Soy milk, Almond milk
• 9 swaps Egg Flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water), Chia egg (1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water), Aquafaba (3 tbsp)
• 8 swaps Heavy cream Coconut cream (chilled), Cashew cream, Milk + butter (3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter)
• 6 swaps Buttermilk Milk + lemon juice (1 cup + 1 tbsp), Yogurt (plain, thinned), Coconut milk + lemon juice
• 8 swaps Cream cheese Greek yogurt (strained 24h), Cashew cream, Silken tofu + lemon juice
• 7 swaps Sour cream Greek yogurt (plain), Cashew sour cream, Coconut yogurt
• 6 swaps Yogurt Sour cream, Buttermilk, Coconut yogurt
• 3 swaps Half-and-half Milk + butter (1 cup milk + 2 tbsp melted butter), Half milk + half heavy cream, Evaporated milk
• 3 swaps Mascarpone Cream cheese + heavy cream (4:1), Coconut cream + cashew cream, Creme fraiche
• 4 swaps Kaymak Clotted cream, Mascarpone, Heavy cream + ricotta (equal parts)
• 4 swaps White cheese (beyaz peynir) Feta cheese, Ricotta salata, Queso fresco
• 4 swaps Kaşar cheese Provolone, Low-moisture mozzarella + a little cheddar, Young Gruyère
• 4 swaps Strained yogurt (süzme) Greek yogurt, Labneh, Plain yogurt strained 4–6 hours
• 4 swaps Ayran Plain yogurt + cold water + salt, Kefir + water, Buttermilk + salt

Flours & starches 9

• 10 swaps All-purpose flour Whole wheat flour, Almond flour, Coconut flour
• 3 swaps Whole wheat flour White whole wheat flour, All-purpose flour + wheat germ, Spelt flour
• 2 swaps Bread flour All-purpose flour + vital wheat gluten, High-gluten flour
• 6 swaps Cornstarch All-purpose flour, Arrowroot powder, Tapioca starch/flour
• 4 swaps Bulgur Couscous (fine), Quinoa (cooked, cooled), Brown rice
• 4 swaps Phyllo dough (yufka) Spring roll wrappers, Lavash or thin flatbread, Flour tortillas
• 4 swaps Orzo (şehriye) Broken vermicelli (şehriye), Fideo or capellini broken small, Rice (small amount)
• 4 swaps Kadayıf (shredded phyllo) Shredded phyllo (kataifi), Angel hair pasta, crushed small and uncooked, Shredded wheat biscuits, crumbled
• 4 swaps Semolina (irmik) Cream of wheat (farina), Fine cornmeal, Coarse bulgur, finely ground

Sweeteners 5

• 10 swaps Sugar Honey, Maple syrup, Coconut sugar
• 4 swaps Brown sugar White sugar + molasses, Coconut sugar, Maple sugar
• 2 swaps Powdered sugar Granulated sugar (blended), Coconut sugar (blended)
• 6 swaps Honey Maple syrup, Agave nectar, Date syrup
• 4 swaps Grape molasses (pekmez) Date syrup, Molasses (light) + a little lemon, Maple syrup

Fats & oils 5

• 8 swaps Olive oil Avocado oil, Grapeseed oil, Vegetable oil
• 3 swaps Coconut oil Refined coconut oil → Butter, Shortening, Ghee
• 5 swaps Vegetable oil Canola oil, Grapeseed oil, Avocado oil
• 3 swaps Shortening Butter, Coconut oil, Lard
• 3 swaps Ghee Clarified butter, Butter, Coconut oil

Herbs & spices 13

• 6 swaps Garlic Garlic powder, Granulated garlic, Asafoetida (hing) — pinch
• 6 swaps Onion Onion powder, Shallots, Leeks (white parts)
• 6 swaps Cinnamon Allspice, Nutmeg, Cardamom
• 5 swaps Vanilla extract Vanilla bean, Vanilla paste, Almond extract
• 5 swaps Cayenne pepper Red pepper flakes (crushed), Paprika (hot), Chili powder
• 3 swaps Black pepper White pepper, Ground ginger, Paprika (sweet)
• 3 swaps Nutmeg Mace, Cinnamon, Allspice
• 3 swaps Paprika Cayenne + sugar (pinch), Chili powder, Smoked paprika
• 3 swaps Garam masala DIY blend, Curry powder + cinnamon, Allspice + cumin
• 4 swaps Aleppo pepper (pul biber) Red pepper flakes + sweet paprika, Kashmir chili flakes, Ancho chile flakes
• 4 swaps Sumac Lemon zest + pinch of salt, Lemon juice (added at the end), Amchur (dried mango powder)
• 4 swaps Dried mint Fresh mint, Dried spearmint, Dried oregano + a pinch of dried basil
• 4 swaps Isot pepper (Urfa biber) Ancho chile flakes + smoked paprika, Chipotle flakes, Aleppo pepper

Sauces & condiments 17

• 6 swaps Soy sauce Coconut aminos, Tamari, Liquid aminos (Bragg's)
• 6 swaps Mayonnaise Greek yogurt (plain), Mashed avocado, Vegan mayonnaise
• 6 swaps Tomato sauce Crushed tomatoes (blended), Tomato paste + water, Marinara sauce
• 4 swaps Tomato paste Tomato sauce (reduced), Crushed tomatoes (reduced), Ketchup
• 4 swaps Fish sauce Soy sauce + lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Miso paste + water + lime
• 3 swaps Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce + tamarind (or lime), Fish sauce, A1 steak sauce
• 4 swaps Hot sauce Cayenne pepper + vinegar, Red pepper flakes + vinegar, Sriracha
• 4 swaps Mustard Mustard powder + water, Horseradish, Turmeric + vinegar
• 4 swaps Vinegar Lemon juice, Lime juice, Tamarind paste (diluted)
• 3 swaps Rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar + pinch sugar, White wine vinegar + sugar, Sherry vinegar
• 4 swaps Gochujang Sriracha + white miso, Sambal oelek + honey, Harissa
• 4 swaps Miso paste Soy sauce (use less), Tahini + soy sauce, Fish sauce (use less)
• 4 swaps Sriracha Sambal oelek, Gochujang (loosened), Chili-garlic sauce
• 4 swaps Harissa Sriracha, Gochujang, Sambal oelek + smoked paprika + cumin
• 4 swaps Hoisin sauce DIY: soy + honey + garlic + vinegar, Oyster sauce + honey, Plum sauce
• 4 swaps Pomegranate molasses Lemon juice + honey or brown sugar, Balsamic glaze, Tamarind paste + sugar
• 4 swaps Red pepper paste (biber salçası) Tomato paste + roasted red pepper purée, Harissa (mild), Gochujang

Produce 9

• 5 swaps Lemon juice Lime juice, White vinegar (use half), Cream of tartar + water
• 4 swaps Lemon zest Lemon extract, Lime zest, Orange zest
• 3 swaps Fresh ginger Ground ginger, Galangal, Candied ginger (rinsed)
• 4 swaps Cilantro Flat-leaf parsley + lime zest, Culantro (recao), Thai basil
• 4 swaps Basil Fresh oregano, Fresh flat-leaf parsley + pinch sugar, Dried basil
• 4 swaps Parsley Fresh cilantro, Celery leaves, Chervil
• 4 swaps Rosemary Dried rosemary, Thyme, Sage
• 3 swaps Mint Fresh basil, Dried mint, Peppermint extract (tiny)
• 4 swaps Grape leaves Blanched Swiss chard leaves, Blanched collard greens, Blanched cabbage leaves

Wine, stock & liquids 6

• 5 swaps Chicken stock Chicken bouillon + water, Vegetable stock, Water + extra seasonings
• 4 swaps Beef stock Beef bouillon + water, Chicken stock + Worcestershire, Vegetable stock + soy sauce
• 4 swaps Red wine Cranberry juice + red wine vinegar, Beef stock + red wine vinegar, Grape juice (unsweetened)
• 4 swaps White wine Chicken stock + white wine vinegar, Apple cider + white wine vinegar, White grape juice + vinegar
• 4 swaps Beer Chicken stock, Ginger ale, Non-alcoholic beer
• 4 swaps Coconut milk Heavy cream + coconut extract, Cashew cream, Evaporated milk + shredded coconut

Meat & protein 6

• 5 swaps Chicken breast Turkey breast, Pork tenderloin, Tofu (extra-firm, pressed)
• 5 swaps Ground beef Ground turkey, Ground pork, Plant-based ground (Beyond, Impossible)
• 5 swaps Bacon Turkey bacon, Pancetta, Prosciutto
• 4 swaps Sucuk Spanish chorizo (dry-cured) + garlic, Pepperoni + cumin, Soppressata
• 4 swaps Ground lamb Ground beef (80/20), Ground beef + a spoonful of fat, Ground chicken thigh
• 4 swaps Pastırma Bresaola, Pastrami, Dry-cured beef or jerky, shaved

Nuts & legumes 3

• 5 swaps Peanut butter Almond butter, Sunflower seed butter, Tahini
• 5 swaps Almonds Cashews, Walnuts, Pecans
• 4 swaps Tahini Sunflower seed butter, Cashew butter, Peanut butter + neutral oil

Leavening 3

• 5 swaps Baking powder Baking soda + cream of tartar, Baking soda + buttermilk (or yogurt), Self-rising flour
• 3 swaps Baking soda Baking powder (use 3x), Potassium bicarbonate, Whipped egg whites
• 3 swaps Yeast Baking powder, Baking soda + acid (lemon/vinegar), Sourdough starter

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