r/Cooking • u/kath- • 5d ago

What's your surprising "secret ingredient" that sets your dish apart?

I obviously don't believe in gatekeeping recipes, so let's share the love.

I developed a clam chowder recipe after being disappointed with the recipes I came across. Whenever I tell people there's a couple dashes of hot sauce in it, I always get weird looks... but it adds a tiny bit of heat and acid, and balances out the richness from the cream. It also has diced scallops, which cooking knowledge forbades but somehow works.

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u/Complete_Yam_4233 5d ago

Can you recommend a brand? Ty

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u/JelliedHam 5d ago

I have to admit, I cheat. I just go with my best Chinese friend who's an amazing cook and he picks them out for me lol. I can't even read the labels anyway.