Sometimes you cook something, taste it, and feel like its just missing something.

It just needs alittleboost in flavor to make it perfect.

In most cases, what youre looking for is a little acid.

Itll brighten just about any dish, and round out the other flavors.

Adding acid to a dish isnt as simple as just grabbing something tart and tossing it in.

For example, rice wine vinegar works better than red wine to liven up a savory, sauce-heavy stir-fry.

Quick Fix to a Bland Meal?

Add Some Acid!| The Kitchn

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