Alhamdulillah - Alcohol Substitution List :D

Thanks to rewatching the whole series of Yakitate Japan, once again I am amazed with depth of the cooking world. Amazed with people who are able to defy common sense and make it better at the same time. Amazed at the information this series gave is very concise -and- accurate. I know when buat movies/series mana2 I get annoyed when medical drama the actor pakai the stethoscope terbalik, fakta tak betul, it just shows no passion in the production. I was very impressed with this series information and still am after rewatching again.

So Japanese food and I memang serasi, it like my body readily accepts Japanese cuisine - more so if it is traditional Japanese dish. its like my body chooses the food rather than dealing with whatever I choose to makan, it lets me know 'Please have more of these'. Dan i suka pun hihi.

I bukan orang baca recipe sambil buat kinda cook, I jenis reka sendiri suka hati based on ada apa kt dapur. Sebab tu jarang i beli halia sebenar sbb ikut track record halia tu kecut kering kontang pun i tak gunakan dia, sian. so i end up beli serbuk halia. it's nothing like its natural state but I dont like wasting food.

So anyway, the most extreme I would do ialah baca ingredients and then i whip something up. I imagine the combination of ingredients and where to put what, if i tak rasa they go together baru i skip to the right instructions yg i tak agree itu dan decide nak modify ke tak. Sometimes yg frustrating ialah ingredients yg tak halal tp agak common: like alcohol masa marinate meat. Haiya. I did search online apa yg sesuai utk substitute but i guess tak kena the right keywords but alhamdulillah, rezeki i jumpa this article (author is orang Brunei! serious i salute Brunei tak bagi langsung alcohol enter the country, respect habis):

Enjoy!

(i've tasted non-alcoholic mirin.....love it! but tak ingat brand mana dah)

Taken from: http://cookiemonzters.blogspot.com/2007/03/alcohol-substitute-list.html

(2007? apasal i tak jumpa dari dulu?!) Thank you so much dear author, bless you! xoxo

Living in Brunei means that alcohol is difficult to get and you will also have many guests who cannot take alcohol in their food. Therefore, this list will be very useful for those who encountered recipes which need alcohol. The list below's from whatscookingamerica.net. 


Following is a general list of non-alcoholic substitutes that can be used in cooking. choose the option that best matches the flavor of the dish you are making:

Amaretto - Almond extract. (Substitute 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for 2 tablespoons Amaretto.)

Anisette - Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.

Beer - Chicken broth, beef broth, mushroom broth, white grape juice, ginger ale.

Bourbon - 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of non-alcoholic vanilla extract.

Brandy - Water, white grape juice, apple cider or apple juice, diluted peach or apricot syrups. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)

Champagne - Ginger ale, sparkling apple cider, sparkling cranberry juice, or sparkling white grape juice.

Cointreau - Orange juice or frozen orange juice concentrate.

Coffee Liqueur - To replace 2 tablespoons of liqueur, use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of chocolate extract mixed with 1 teaspoon of instant coffee, which has been mixed in 2 tablespoons of water. Can also substitute expresso, non-alcoholic coffee extract or coffee syrup.

Cognac - Juice from peaches, apricots, or pears.

Creme de menthe - Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a little water or grapefruit juice.

Grand Marnier or Orange-Flavored Liqueur - Unsweetened orange juice concentrate or orange juice. (Substitute 2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice concentrate or 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract for 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.)

Kahlua - Coffee or chocolate-flavored liqueur. (Substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chocolate extract or substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant coffee in 2 tablespoons water for 2 tablespoons Kahlua.)

Kirsch - Syrup or juices from cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, currants, or cider. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)

Peppermint Schnapps - Non-alcoholic mint or peppermint extract, mint Italian soda syrup, or mint leaves.

Port Wine, Sweet Sherry, or Fruit-Flavored Liqueur) - Orange juice or apple juice. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)

Rum (light or dark) - Water, white grape juice, pineapple juice, apple juice or apple cider, or syrup flavored with almond extract. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)

Sake - Rice vinegar.

Sherry or Bourbon - Orange or pineapple juices, peach syrup, or non-alcoholic vanilla extract. (Substitute equal amount of liquid 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.)

Southern Comfort - Peach flavored nectar combined with a small amount of cider vinegar.

Tequila - Cactus juice or nectar.

Triple Sec - Orange juice concentrate, orange juice, orange zest or orange marmalade.

Vermouth, Dry - White grape juice, white wine vinegar, or non-alcoholic white wine.

Vermouth, Sweet - Apple juice, grape juice, balsamic vinegar, non-alcoholic sweet wine, or water with lemon juice.

Whiskey - If a small amount is called for, it can be eliminated.

Vodka - White grape juice or apple cider combined with lime juice or use plain water in place of the vodka.

Wines:

Gewurztraminer - White grape juice combined with lemon juice.

Grappa - Grape juice.

Port Wine - Concord grape juice with some lime zest added, cranberry juice with some lemon juice added, or grape juice concentrate. Substitute orange juice or apple juice for lighter ports

Red Wine - Red grape juice, cranberry juice, chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, clam juice, fruit juices, flavored vinegar. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)

White Wine - Water, chicken broth, vegetable broth, white grape juice, ginger ale, white grape juice.

Sweet White Wine - White grape juice plus 1 tablespoons Karo corn syrup. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)

If you want a more comprehensive list, be sure to check out Gourmet Sleuth's Alcohol Substitutes. They cover most of the well known brands of alcohol. If ya like Japanese food and they ask for Mirin, here's a substitute

Mirin - White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or zest. More work but worth it - Mirin's one of my fav ingredients in cooking.