Is sarsaparilla used in cooking

culinary-uses

I love the taste of sarsaparilla. It's a key flavor in root beer, and I know Aviation Gin has some in it, but I've never seen it used in a food. Are there any ways to cook with it?

Best Answer

You can make a great great BBQ sauce with:

  • Some sarsaparilla (..or root beer)
  • Pureed, drained tomatoes
  • Some soy sauce
  • Spicy Mustard
  • Dill
  • Little vinegar
  • Other spicings to flavor

Add the sarsaparilla a little at a time and just mix in half your base at first so you can work the flavor out as you go. Simmer 5 or 10 minutes and let cool. Make it really thick. Put that on some ribs, chicken wings or steaks...mmmm. tasty.

I've also had some Chinese and Thai food that had some and turned out pretty good. Not sure if it was 'authentic' but good.

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