I recently got a jar of better than bouillon and am wondering if anyone has used this instead of powdered bouillon in a salsa recipe? Want to try but I’m nervous 😬
by realhuman8762
22 Comments
audeus
that’s a crazy idea. I have to say, I’ve never considered it. I’m not sure it’s necessary, but I honestly have no idea how it might work out. If you give it a go, please update us 🙂
pearljamfan316
100% yes. You should use this for all your stock needs. Flavor bomb
EntertainerDear9875
I works just fine for salsa. Probably better. Watch out for the sodium.
Reading_Rainboner
Done it a million times and it’s amazing
wohl0052
I have done it, but a little bit goes a long way. It’s a little harder to dose out than the powder, but it works the same way. Id start with half what you normally use and work your way up
AdulentTacoFan
This is a step up from powder.
AGM-114K
I use these in everything. The chipotle flavor is good too!
white94rx
I love this stuff and use it all the time. However, I guess my salsa game is lacking because I’ve never even considered it for salsa.
Tucana66
I have.
* Do not expect the exact same flavor profile as powdered bouillon. * Do not add spoonfuls from the jar to your blender mixing. * Recommend you dilute the bouillon in water before adding to your salsa mixing.
# Salsa Roja Recipe
**Ingredients:**
* 4 medium Roma tomatoes (or 3 large ones) * 1-2 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed and seeded, adjust for mildness) * 1-2 dried arbol chiles (stemmed, adjust for heat—optional for extra spice) * 1 small white onion, peeled and halved * 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled * 1 teaspoon *jarred* chicken bouillon paste (e.g., Better Than Bouillon or similar) * 1 cup water (or adjust for desired consistency) * Salt to taste * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for cooking
discordianofslack
It’s good. Knorr is better for salsa.
bagoboners
I use the reduced sodium version. Just a little bit in some water to blend ingredients. Takes the shelf life of my fresh stuff from days to weeks because I make a lot at a time and adds a little complexity to the flavor.
Distinct_Breakfast_3
I use it all the time. Adds a nice saltiness to it.
marrone12
one of the nice things about the powdered knorr bouillon is the msg. really adds a je ne sais quoi
Keep_Blasting
Hard to go back after this. The caramelized onion, and sauteed garlic are also great kitchen essentials.
SunRa7191
It’s absolutely amazing in salsa…I use the Seasoned Vegetable and Roasted Garlic varieties for a vegetarian/vegan version.
lu5ty
I feel like im the only person that doesn’t like this stuff. So onion forward
karamelo77
I was today years old when I learned folks use bouillon in salsa. 🤯
Thereisnospoon64
I use better than bouillon in everything and just recently used a spoonful in my salsa verde. It was so delicious.
I added a bunch of parsley rather than cilantro because I have the cilantro is evil gene and it was spectacular if a bit too spicy (as it was roasting my eyes were watering and I started coughing just from the smell of it).
jojewels92
I suggest dipping a toothpick in it to taste it so you can adjust it properly. But this stuff is great. They also make a roasted garlic one and that one is amazing. I haven’t tried it in salsa before but I am going to now.
gordyswift
Limited selection in my area. I get them direct from BTB. Great customer service.
jimc10
The knorr powder bullion, besides flavor, also has a thickening property in it or cornstarch. I’m sure the BTB has the flavor
ernyc3777
This is so weird.
I was just watching Food Network yesterday and Aaron Sanchez gave a bad review of a salsa because they used chicken stock for their salsa because the MSG elevates the flavor of the salsa over stock alone.
Better Than doesn’t have MSG where the cubes do.
I guess the MSG elevates the other flavors in a way that salt alone doesn’t. Giving a salsa a savory flavor that it would otherwise lack.
Your palette is ultimately going to have the final say.
22 Comments
that’s a crazy idea. I have to say, I’ve never considered it. I’m not sure it’s necessary, but I honestly have no idea how it might work out. If you give it a go, please update us 🙂
100% yes. You should use this for all your stock needs. Flavor bomb
I works just fine for salsa. Probably better. Watch out for the sodium.
Done it a million times and it’s amazing
I have done it, but a little bit goes a long way. It’s a little harder to dose out than the powder, but it works the same way. Id start with half what you normally use and work your way up
This is a step up from powder.
I use these in everything. The chipotle flavor is good too!
I love this stuff and use it all the time. However, I guess my salsa game is lacking because I’ve never even considered it for salsa.
I have.
* Do not expect the exact same flavor profile as powdered bouillon.
* Do not add spoonfuls from the jar to your blender mixing.
* Recommend you dilute the bouillon in water before adding to your salsa mixing.
# Salsa Roja Recipe
**Ingredients:**
* 4 medium Roma tomatoes (or 3 large ones)
* 1-2 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed and seeded, adjust for mildness)
* 1-2 dried arbol chiles (stemmed, adjust for heat—optional for extra spice)
* 1 small white onion, peeled and halved
* 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
* 1 teaspoon *jarred* chicken bouillon paste (e.g., Better Than Bouillon or similar)
* 1 cup water (or adjust for desired consistency)
* Salt to taste
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for cooking
It’s good. Knorr is better for salsa.
I use the reduced sodium version. Just a little bit in some water to blend ingredients. Takes the shelf life of my fresh stuff from days to weeks because I make a lot at a time and adds a little complexity to the flavor.
I use it all the time. Adds a nice saltiness to it.
one of the nice things about the powdered knorr bouillon is the msg. really adds a je ne sais quoi
Hard to go back after this. The caramelized onion, and sauteed garlic are also great kitchen essentials.
It’s absolutely amazing in salsa…I use the Seasoned Vegetable and Roasted Garlic varieties for a vegetarian/vegan version.
I feel like im the only person that doesn’t like this stuff. So onion forward
I was today years old when I learned folks use bouillon in salsa. 🤯
I use better than bouillon in everything and just recently used a spoonful in my salsa verde. It was so delicious.
https://preview.redd.it/wp7acn935zne1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44cc5262b521b323e96b9fadb648e2823c6368b6
I added a bunch of parsley rather than cilantro because I have the cilantro is evil gene and it was spectacular if a bit too spicy (as it was roasting my eyes were watering and I started coughing just from the smell of it).
I suggest dipping a toothpick in it to taste it so you can adjust it properly. But this stuff is great. They also make a roasted garlic one and that one is amazing. I haven’t tried it in salsa before but I am going to now.
Limited selection in my area. I get them direct from BTB. Great customer service.
The knorr powder bullion, besides flavor, also has a thickening property in it or cornstarch. I’m sure the BTB has the flavor
This is so weird.
I was just watching Food Network yesterday and Aaron Sanchez gave a bad review of a salsa because they used chicken stock for their salsa because the MSG elevates the flavor of the salsa over stock alone.
Better Than doesn’t have MSG where the cubes do.
I guess the MSG elevates the other flavors in a way that salt alone doesn’t. Giving a salsa a savory flavor that it would otherwise lack.
Your palette is ultimately going to have the final say.