“off the flavor alone I would say that today is at least a 7 out of 10”
“impart a lovely sort of smoky heat”
“can hopefully compete with the peppercorns”
“Added to soak up some of the overwhelming flavor.”
“Added because the creator wasn't sure what else to do to fix the flavor.”
“Added as a substitute because the creator forgot to buy fresh mushrooms.”
“off the flavor alone I would say that today is at least a 7 out of 10”
Strong peppercorn presence, clear five-spice blend notes, and a variety of textures from grains and legumes.
The stew is recovering from an overwhelming peppercorn phase, and the creator is optimistic about its trajectory.