butter or margarine
Sometimes you can. It all depends on how similar the substitute tastes to the original ingredient.
A common ingredient used as a substitute for shortening in baking recipes is butter.
agave syrup
flour
A good substitute for hondashi in recipes is bonito flakes or dashi powder.
A suitable substitute for potato flakes in recipes is instant mashed potatoes.
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A synonym for the keyword "substitute" is "alternative."
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You can use a mixture of baking soda and an acidic ingredient like buttermilk or yogurt as a substitute for baking powder in pancakes.
Agar agar is a common vegan substitute for gelatin. It is a plant-based ingredient derived from seaweed that can be used in place of gelatin in recipes.