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When to Add Spices During Cooking: Timing Guide for Maximum Flavor
When to Add Spices During Cooking: Timing Guide for Maximum Flavor
By
Chef Liu Wei
·
May 27, 2026
When you add spices during the cooking process dramatically affects the final flavor. Whole spices benefit from early addition while ground spices and delicate herbs often work best added late.
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