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Tomato Juice
10.0best for stir fry1 cup : 1/2 cup
Thinner and less concentrated; use double amount, reduce other liquids in soups
10.0
tomato sauce substitute
in stir fry.
Tomato Sauce brings acidity, color, and umami to Stir Fry, shaping the sauce and coating. Substitutes need that same balance of sweet and tangy.
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02
Tomatoes
8.0best for stir fry1 cup : 1/2 cup
Dice fresh or use canned; cook down to thicken, adds chunkier texture than smooth sauce
8.0
03
Catsup
7.5best for stir fry1 cup : 1/2 cup
Sweeter and thicker; thin with splash of vinegar for closer tomato-sauce tang
7.5
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04
Tomato Products
7.53/4 cup : 2 cup
Chunkier; blend smooth for sauce consistency or use as-is in casseroles and stews
7.5
05
Ketchup
6.71:1
Sweeter and thicker; thin with vinegar for sauce consistency, works in meatloaf and quick sauces
6.7
06
Chili Sauce
6.71 cup : 1/4 cup
Spicier with vinegar kick; use 1:1 in marinades, reduce other spices to balance heat
6.7