/substitute

Suggests what to use when you're missing an ingredient.

The full prompt

/substitute I'm making [dish] and I don't have [missing ingredient]. Suggest 2 or 3 swaps using common kitchen items, with exact amounts, and say how each will change the taste or texture. Put the best option first.

Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.

What you're asking

You ask the AI for ingredient swaps. You get a few options with amounts and what to expect.

Give it

  • The dish
  • The missing ingredient
  • What you do have
  • Any allergies

Check: If the swap is for an allergy, check the label of what you use.

Filled-in example

/substitute I'm making pancakes and I don't have buttermilk. Suggest 2 or 3 swaps using common kitchen items, with exact amounts, and say how each will change the taste or texture. Put the best option first.

Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work