Ferments & funk · Paste
Yeast extract
Also called yeast spread, savoury yeast extract
Thick dark spread of concentrated brewer's yeast, very salty and savoury; spread on toast or stirred into gravies, stews and vegan stocks.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodMaggi seasoning
Liquid and more soy-like, without the malty yeast depth.
- T2 · GoodSoy sauce
Thinner, salty umami without the malty, yeasty depth.
- T3 · In a pinchMiso
Pasty and soybean-funky, sweeter; use more for the same savour. (use 1.5× the amount)
Cook with Yeast extract
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