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Food Allergies

Cynthia__66332

I suffer from some uncommon food allergies and was wondering if you have any suggestions on alternatives to offer the same flavoring. The biggest one I have is buttermilk, so any recipes that call for it, I'm not sure what to use in its place (specifically frying chicken). I also have allergies to apples and onions, both of which are common ingredients in dishes.

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wolfiegirl

I'm curious about the buttermilk allergy. Are you allergic to just buttermilk or all dairy? Buttermilk is the leftover, if you will, when making butter which obviously comes from cream. No milk allergy? Pears might be a good sub for apples. Onions....hmmmm....does that include all types of onion like leeks, scallions, shallot, etc?

Cynthia__66332

I'm not allergic to dairy. It is just the buttermilk. I'm not sure if it has something to do with the way it is processed or not, but I am highly allergic to it. I first noticed it in butters and ranch dressing. I don't have an issue with cream or cottage cheese. It is my weirdest allergy! I have an allergy to pears as well--same family/category as apples--cherries as well. I had some extensive testing done. Yes, my onion allergy includes all types of onions, which is a bummer because I can't substitute anything for them.

douglas_bd

I use the whey from straining yogurt as a buttermilk substitute on occasion.

wolfiegirl

I've never heard of a buttermilk allergy...or apples or onions either...those are indeed unusual allergies. As far as subs, not sure. But I can tell you that you don't have to use buttermilk to make excellent fried chicken. Instead of soaking the chicken in buttermilk, use a brine to bring extra moistness and flavor to the bird. Rinse and dry the chicken bits then to fry, first dip them in an egg and milk mixture, followed by seasoned flour. Key here is to give the chicken parts time to dry (about an hour) on a rack before frying. No buttermilk needed. As for the apples and onions, I'm kind of at a loss.

Cynthia__66332

Thanks Brian! I love yogurt and I never thought of trying that. I've also read that you could use regular milk with lemon juice or white vinegar as a substitute as well.

Cynthia__66332

Thanks byrdie. I think part of my problem has been my technique with the chicken and not letting it dry. I'll have to try your suggestion and see if helps. I appreciate the response. Since my food allergies are so odd most people think it is absurd. It can be so frustrating to cook at times.

Demixl_1012411

Just go for lactose free foods and pass an intolerance test to see how bad your situation is! Good luck!

Enjoythis5_1017670

Poor girl you have so many allergies to the products which are used in the daily cooking. In case of buttermilk I would opt for lactose free products, which can be found everywhere in each market. Also, you can substitute buttermilk with one spoon of white vinegar/lemon juice with a cup of milk. Another option is one cup of plain yogurt or cream of tartar with a cup of milk. You can choose one from three options which I provided. By the way, have you checked how severe the allergy to the products which you mentioned is? I heard on intolerancelab.co.uk make fast and qualitative analysis with no need of your blood. Even a strand of hair can provide a detailed analysis of the products which you are allergic to.

Irene_Rykaszewski_1595539

If I thoroughly wash off the buttermilk soak is the fried chicken safe for someone with allergies