Sauce Series Module 3: Americas - 5 Essential Sauces from Mexico to the Caribbean

    Sauce Series Current: Module 3: Americas Module 2: Europe All Posts Module 4: Africa & Middle East The Americas don’t follow European rules. ...

    September 30, 2025 · 11 min · Rafiul Alam

    The Architecture of Spice: Building Flavor Through Global Pastes

    While Western cuisine builds complexity through time and reduction, much of the world’s flavor architecture begins with pastes-concentrated flavor bombs created through pounding, grinding, and extracting essential oils from fresh and dried ingredients. These pastes aren’t just seasoning; they’re the structural foundation upon which entire cuisines are built. The Two Methods of Flavor Extraction Before diving into specific pastes, understand the two fundamental approaches to extracting flavor from spices and aromatics: ...

    September 18, 2025 · 15 min · Rafiul Alam