I never want to be in a kitchen that doesn’t have lemons and garlic. Along with olive oil, salt, pepper, and vinegar, lemons and garlic are kitchen staples – dare we say essentials – that are imperative to have on hand. Rhea Concentrates were created so that lemons and garlic could always be on hand, shelf-stable in the pantry, waiting to be incorporated into your next creation. Liquid Sunshine Preserved Lemon Crush and The Deep Fermented Black Garlic Concentrate can easily slip into your favorite recipes, replacing the fresh ingredients and adding an extra dose of complexity and nuance while still preserving the original flavor profile called for in the ingredient list. Here are a few favorite ways to swap in the Concentrates.   

The Deep Fermented Black Garlic Concentrate Swaps: 

Use it anywhere you’d use garlic or where you’d want the full flavor of umami.

• 2 tbs The Deep in place of garlic in a stir fry
• 2 tbs The Deep in place of bouillon in a soup or stew
• A smear of The Deep in place of mustard or mayo on roast beef sandwich (with gorgonzola, arugula and picked red onions – yum)
• A dollop of The Deep on a cheese plate in place of membrillo or jam
• A spoonful of The Deep into ramen for an umami burst
• 1 tbs The Deep + olive oil to finish roasted veggies
• 1 tbs The Deep + 1 tbs mayo for a secret burger sauce 
• 2 tbs The Deep + olive oil for a marinade 
• 2 tbs The Deep + 2 tbs olive oil + 1 tbs balsamic vinegar as a glaze for fish in place of miso

Liquid Sunshine Preserved Lemon Crush Swaps:

Use it anywhere you’d use lemon or sunny brightness and acidity.

• A spoonful of Liquid Sunshine in place of lemon juice in vinaigrette
• A dollop of Liquid Sunshine in place of lime juice in a salsa verde
• 2 tbs Liquid Sunshine into pasta al limone in place of lemon juice
• Liquid Sunshine mixed into Greek salad in place of capers
• Liquid Sunshine spread on avocado toast in place of citrus zest
• A spoonful mixed with olive oil to finish a grain bowl or roasted broccoli 
• Liquid Sunshine in place of an olive in a dirty martini!