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Maggi liquid seasoning is noted for its concentrated flavor, often used sparingly to enhance dishes without overpowering them. While some users suggest substituting it for Worcestershire sauce or using it in various cuisines, others caution about its distinct taste, recommending minimal use. The community consensus emphasizes moderation in its application, with some preferring MSG for a more neutral umami flavor.

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Offline Sverige

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Maggi liquid seasoning
« on: January 11, 2018, 03:22 PM »
Picked up a bottle of "Liquid seasoning" by Maggi at the shops. Does anyone have recipes or use tips please? Not sure if it's used in BIR at all, anyone know?
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2018, 04:05 PM »
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2018, 04:38 PM »
It's used in Vietnamese sandwiches round my way.

Take half a baguette, slice it down the centre.
Add a couple of long pieces of cucumber, a little fresh corriander , grated carrot and a skewer of grilled chicken.
Top off with a tsp of finely chopped red chilli and a good shake of your Maggi

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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2018, 06:39 PM »
Often use maggi seasoning, instant umami, perks up any dish that maybe a little flat tasting
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2018, 07:53 PM »
Frequently added by Poles to soup.
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2018, 09:01 PM »
Thanks guys, that's given me some ideas. Will try subbing it in place of Worcestershire sauce, since a 150ml bottle of lea & Perrins costs the same as a 700ml bottle of Maggi in my local supermarket. Potentially a lot to be saved there as I get through Worcestershire like it's going out of fashion.
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2018, 09:39 AM »
As Chewy says its Brill on cheese on taost! Just a few drops

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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2018, 11:44 PM »
Quote from: fried on January 11, 2018, 04:38 PM
It's used in Vietnamese sandwiches round my way.

Take half a baguette, slice it down the centre.
Add a couple of long pieces of cucumber, a little fresh corriander , grated carrot and a skewer of grilled chicken.
Top off with a tsp of finely chopped red chilli and a good shake of your Maggi

Best light lunch you'll get in Paris.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSA2S5MaKQFR-rqyHdlJjjzk2yA525YIGtDfAG0OngKDtTUz1cV

That is a different type of maggi. The liquid seasoning is MSG water with dark soy. The Maggi used in Banh Mi is just a sweet soy sauce.called Maggi Nuoc Tuong Dau Nanh
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2018, 12:43 AM »
Quote from: ScottyM on December 10, 2018, 11:44 PM
That is a different type of maggi. The liquid seasoning is MSG water with dark soy. The Maggi used in Banh Mi is just a sweet soy sauce.called Maggi Nuoc Tuong Dau Nanh

Interesting Scotty, the Polish Maggi is probably different too!
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Re: Maggi liquid seasoning
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2018, 04:19 AM »
I've found that you need to be very stingy / sparing with Maggi Seasoning.  It is concentrated and has a distinct taste that if used excessively will overpower everything else.  Use literally only a few drops and taste after allowing some minutes to pass. Only then add more in the same way if you feel it is still lacking.
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