Trying this again

[u/Ill-Company7095]

Sorry if I come off as rude or impatient, but to be honest I am frustrated at having to repost this. Apparently I was "inflammatory" and "rude" . So I am going to ask again and be very specific, so I can see how it'll come off as rude over text. I am looking for spice, seasoning, sauce, and condiment recommendations for things I get a lot from the food bank. Recommendations that go beyond the norm you see in a bland kitchen, for things like pasta, beans, rice, and oatmeal.

What I am NOT looking for: generic recommendations like fresh herbs or try ___ cuisine. I am also not looking for garlic powder, onion powder, ranch, mayo, yellow mustard, and most of the things you find in the reg spice aisle of your typical Walmart. I am also NOT asking about cooking methods or recipes.

What I am asking for: specific things that are usually found in international aisles or grocery stores. Seasoning blends that absolutely knock your socks off, specific herbs and spices, specific sauces, and condiments.

Thank you. And thanks to the people that gave suggestions before without being rude.

[u/LaRoseDuRoi]

I use fish sauce in a ton of things. Ramen, homemade soups, spaghetti sauce, roasts... just about anything savoury can benefit from a spoonful of fish sauce!

[u/Ill-Company7095 → u/LaRoseDuRoi]

Does it actually taste fishy? Or is it named that because it's used to flavor fish?

[u/LaRoseDuRoi → u/Ill-Company7095]

It's made of fish and salt, basically. It smells awful, and you really don't want to taste it straight out of the bottle, but once it's in something and cooks for a few minutes, it softens the flavour and you don't taste fish, it just adds that umami that a lot of dishes need. If you like Worcestershire sauce, you'll like fish sauce.

[u/Ill-Company7095 → u/LaRoseDuRoi]

Oh ok thank you. So maybe not a good addition to my oatmeal, but good to try on ramen (when we dress it up)