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Find Ingredient Substitution for Recipe

Get ranked, practical substitutes based on ingredient role with exact US/metric amounts, usage tweaks, impacts, and cautions, tailored to your recipe type and specified quantity.

Prompt Content

Suggest practical substitutions for the missing ingredient with exact amounts and any needed method adjustments. Inputs: • Missing ingredient: Missing Ingredient • Quantity needed: Quantity • Recipe type: Recipe Type Respond using this structure: Role: [ingredient function in this recipe type] Options: 1) [Substitute name] • Amount: [exact for Quantity in US + metric] • Use: [how to mix/add; timing/temperature changes] • Adjustments: [liquid/leavener/salt/sweetness tweaks] • Impact: [texture/flavor changes] • Avoid when: [cases it's unsuitable] 2) ... 3) ... (only if solid option) Steps: 1) Identify the ingredient's function for Recipe Type. 2) Give 2-4 ranked options; prefer common pantry items. 3) If no reliable substitute for this recipe type, say so and provide an alternative approach. Constraints: • Be concise; use bullets. • Include US and metric units. • Tailor to Recipe Type (e.g., precision in baking). • Do not suggest unsafe or implausible substitutions. <example> Missing ingredient: Buttermilk Quantity: 1 cup Recipe type: baking Role: acidic dairy that activates baking soda Options: 1) Milk + lemon juice • Amount: 1 Tbsp lemon juice + milk to make 1 cup (240 ml) • Use: Stir and rest 5 min • Adjustments: If no baking soda is present, add 1/4 tsp • Impact: Slightly milder tang • Avoid when: Batter must be very thick 2) Plain yogurt + water • Amount: 2/3 cup yogurt + 1/3 cup water (160 g + 80 ml) • Use: Whisk smooth before adding • Adjustments: Reduce other liquid by 1-2 Tbsp if batter seems thin • Impact: Denser crumb, tangier flavor • Avoid when: Ultra-light cakes </example>

Variables

Missing Ingredient: The exact ingredient you don't have.; Example: Buttermilk
Quantity: The precise amount needed in the recipe, with units.; Example: 1 cup
Recipe Type: Recipe category that affects substitution approach.; Example: baking