Acid: The Secret Weapon

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Lemon juice, vinegar, wine, citrus zest. Acid brightens, balances fat, cuts richness. Acid during cooking vs acid as a finisher — different effects, both valuable.

Practice Task

Make a simple vinaigrette. Taste it. Adjust the acid. Taste again. Notice how balance changes.

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