"Too spicy? Add some sweetness or creamiess
Too sweet? Add some sour or heat
Too sour? Add sweet
Too bland? Add salt or some heat
Too salty? Add sour
Just needs a spark? Add acid or one of the aromatics added at the end of cooking, or just a touch of heat
Need more depth? - Start with aromatics next time
Too harsh? - Try just a touch of sweetness"
Too sweet? Add some sour or heat
Too sour? Add sweet
Too bland? Add salt or some heat
Too salty? Add sour
Just needs a spark? Add acid or one of the aromatics added at the end of cooking, or just a touch of heat
Need more depth? - Start with aromatics next time
Too harsh? - Try just a touch of sweetness"
— Balancing and Blending Flavors in Food - Bringing It All Together (via bubububble)
