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6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour

These are the quiet power players of the kitchen: the things chefs reach for when a dish tastes flat, thin or unfinished. They do not always announce themselves, but without them, food can feel one-note. Here are six ingredients chefs often rely on to turn good cooking into something far more layered.

10 May 2026 3:00 pm