Maggi

The secret to sharper dressing

Noshing & Sipping by Theresa Regli

A few years ago, when I asked my cousin in France what gave her vinaigrette such a delicious bite, she pulled out a bottle of a seasoning called Maggi. I bought a large bottle and brought it home, and followed her recipe the next time I made salad dressing -- three parts olive oil, one part vinegar, one part Maggi. The ingredients aren't much more than water, soybean oil, and salt, but it gives dressings that same bit of salty spark that soy sauce gives Chinese food. It's also an excellent addition to stews and gravies. Many specialty-food stores and larger supermarkets carry four-ounce bottles of Maggi for about $2 to $2.50.

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