A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A prepared mixture of two or more seasonings, with or without other ingredients. It may be a powder, paste or liquid; the name alone does not identify its composition.
In the kitchen
Used to season fillings, sauces and cooked dishes. Yongji beef dumplings include an unspecified compound seasoning in addition to separately listed salt, soy sauce and chicken seasoning.
This is a broad category, not a synonym for five-spice, thirteen-spice, stock or chicken powder. Check the actual product label for ingredients and allergens; vegan or vegetarian status cannot be inferred.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有复合调味料吗？
Does this dish contain Compound seasoning?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
