10 Flavor Combinations You Must Try - Infographic/Article from OneGreenPlanet.org |
An important part of cooking is putting together flavors that complement each other. Foods have flavor profiles which are like classification systems for tastes. Flavor and taste are actually scientific processes. Foods contain flavor compounds and aromas so foods that have similar flavor compounds, such as vanilla and basil, work well together.
Read more about each of the food flavor combinations illustrated in this infographic in this article: 10 Flavor Combinations You Must Try for Your Cooking - One Green Planet.
Two excellent resources for flavor combining are two books:
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity with Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds, and More, Based on the Wisdom of Leading American Chefs
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible is universally recommended by vegan, raw, whole-food plant based culinary institutes and cooking schools.
Infographic and Article source: One Green Planet.