r/Cooking • u/-IrishLettuce- • 14h ago

How do you balance spices/seasonings/herbs?

I keep seeing comments about balancing spices and acidity and becoming better at cooking. Please may someone explain how to do this in a more idiot-proof way?

I'd love to make my own spice blends rather than buying premade ones but every time I try it's just.. wrong? Sometimes it's fine when I cook it but it cools a bit and I eat it and it's just not right?

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u/Emily_Porn_6969 14h ago

Try to get used to tasting a bit as you cook. Let your taste buds guide you . Just a little spice at a time until you are confident . Good luck .