How to Substitute Cooking Ingredients

This article will show you substitute cooking ingredients.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: BAKING POWDER
   
   Don't have any baking powder? No problem!
   
   1 t. baking powder
   =
   1/4 t. baking soda + 1/2 t. cream of tartar

2. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: KETCHUP OR CHILI SAUCE
   
   Don't have any ketchup or chili sauce? No problem!
   
   1 c. ketchup or chili sauce
   =
   1 c. tomato sauce + 1/2 c. sugar + 2 T. vinegar (for use in cooking)

3. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: CORNSTARCH
   
   Don't have any cornstarch? No problem!
   
   1 T. cornstarch
   =
   2 T. flour or 2 t. quick-cooking tapioca

4. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: CRACKER CRUMBS
   
   Don't have any cracker crumbs? No problem!
   
   3/4 c. cracker crumbs
   =
   1 c. bread crumbs

5. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: DRY MUSTARD
   Don't have any dry mustard? No problem!
   
   1 t. dry mustard
   =
   1 T. prepared mustard

6. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: FRESH ONION
   
   Don't have any fresh onions? No problem!
   
   1 small onion
   =
   1 T. instant minced onion, rehydrated

7. 

   Substitute Cooking Ingredients: TOMATO JUICE
   
   Don't have any tomato juice? No problem!
   
   1 c. tomato juice
   =
   1/2 c. tomato sauce + 1/2 c. water

Tips & Warnings

• t. = teaspoon
• T. = tablespoon
• c. = cup
• Wash all fruits/veggies before eating/cooking