Tips & Tricks
On this page, I’d like to share some tips and tricks that have personally helped me. The recommendations range from product suggestions and restaurant tips to relaxation techniques. So feel free to check back now and then – it’s worth it! 😊
Spices I make myself:
- Kale Salt: I buy about 500g–1000g of kale, wash it thoroughly, and remove the leaves from the stems. I dry the leaves as well as possible and place them in a bowl. Then, I mix them with about 1–2 teaspoons of salt (depending on the amount of kale), 1 tablespoon of paprika powder, and optionally 1 teaspoon of Mediterranean spice mix (depending on tolerance). I add 1–2 tablespoons of rapeseed oil and mix everything well. You can even knead the kale a bit.Next, spread everything out on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (356°F) with convection until crispy. Once everything has cooled down, pass the kale through a sieve to remove the stems. The kale salt is now ready. Store it in a dark jar.
Product Recommendations:
(All product recommendations are made voluntarily and without compensation)
- Soy Sauce Substitute:
- Lupine Seasoning – this is my favourite, though it’s a bit less umami, but nicely salty, so use it carefully! (for example https://www.lupinello-shop.de/de/Lupinenprodukte/lupinenwuerze/)
- Coco Aminos – this one reminds me more of sweet soy sauce (I’m not a big fan of it). (for example https://www.goodmood-food.de)
- Balsamic Vinegar Substitute:
- Histaminikus Premium Balsamic Organic (my favorite). (for example https://histaminikus.de/products/premium-balsamico-bio)
- Coco Aminos Vinaigrette (not as sour). (for example https://www.goodmood-food.de)
- Substitute for White Wine, Lemon Juice, and White Wine Vinegar:
- Verjus in various acidity levels (so far, all brands I’ve tried have worked well).
- Substitute for Cocoa in dishes (umami):
- Carob Powder
- Delicious Oil:
- Try camelina oil as a topping on cooked potatoes, vegetables, or salad. It’s super fruity and has a very “smooth” taste, reminding me a bit of butter. It’s rich in Omega-3 and great for the stomach and intestines. So, especially when you’re relying on potatoes and steamed veggies, this oil adds that special touch!
- Breadcrumbs:
- I use some made out of corn from Histaminikus (https://histaminikus.de/collections/all/products/maispaniermehl)
- Ketchup & Sauces:
- Try the NO!MATO BEETROOT KETCHUP from Histaminikus (https://histaminikus.de/collections/all/products/no-mato-rote-beete-ketchup)
- GRILLSAUCE SWEET POTATO-PAPRIKA (https://histaminikus.de/collections/all/products/grillsauce-suesskartoffel-paprika-bio)
- Pasta:
- For Glutenfree Pasta I use https://www.komeko.de/pasta/
- When I tolerate Gluten, I usually use Pasta made out of Emmer wheat, because my stomach tolerates it best
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