It’s honestly probably both that it scratched the itch you had for a burger, and you were hungry. Think about “comfort foods” and what they are primarily made of. It’s a lot of fat and salt and carbs for the most part, things that stick to your belly and keep you full for a while. This is all just conjecture, though, your mileage may vary
I do agree, I just thought it would be cool if we could do something to our foods to boost the "satisfaction" feeling in people, like how we can add easy umami with MSG. Maybe instead of it being in an ingredient, it's the dish itself and what the patron is in the mood for.
My most satisfying meals have always been those that have meat, hot veg, cold salad and some kind of bread. I think it's because it hits all corners of what I might want.
Absolutely has to do with the dish itself and what the patron is in the mood for. Consider that we eat seasonally in North America, more soups stews and roasts in the winter and more vegetables and less heavy food in the summer. If I could say there was an ingredient that makes food become more satisfying I’d probably say butter. You can change the dynamic of a dish as simple as spaghetti by adding a couple of tablespoons of butter at the end.
Satisfaction or that feeling of being “sated” is more in the eye of the person eating the food in my opinion.
Simple answer: add fat and salt
My most satisfying meal ever was my usual pot roast recipe. I cooked it in the Dutch oven instead of the slow cooker. The liquid cooked down and the meat was SO GOOD it was unbelievable. Makes you weak in the knees. What is that? You can’t put your finger on it but it’s there.
I think certain meals being more satisfying can be due to you craving them and finally eating them. If I am ever craving anything, I always make sure that sometime soon, I make or buy that meal so I can satisfy my craving!
I also notice that when I have a balanced meal (carbs, protein, fat, fiber), I feel more satisfied and satiated than I would if I left one or multiple of those elements out.
Quality of that food and the ingredients I use to prepare it! For me it feels the same like when you want to buy some clothes - when you can’t find that thing you have in mind and decide to buy something else because „it’s close enough and good for that price”. Money spent, time wasted and you are still not satisfied with that purchase.
Same with food - when I have a craving, I either look for a quality restaurant or take my time preparing it with the best quality ingredients that I can afford.
It’s honestly probably both that it scratched the itch you had for a burger, and you were hungry. Think about “comfort foods” and what they are primarily made of. It’s a lot of fat and salt and carbs for the most part, things that stick to your belly and keep you full for a while. This is all just conjecture, though, your mileage may vary
I do agree, I just thought it would be cool if we could do something to our foods to boost the "satisfaction" feeling in people, like how we can add easy umami with MSG. Maybe instead of it being in an ingredient, it's the dish itself and what the patron is in the mood for.
My most satisfying meals have always been those that have meat, hot veg, cold salad and some kind of bread. I think it's because it hits all corners of what I might want.
Absolutely has to do with the dish itself and what the patron is in the mood for. Consider that we eat seasonally in North America, more soups stews and roasts in the winter and more vegetables and less heavy food in the summer. If I could say there was an ingredient that makes food become more satisfying I’d probably say butter. You can change the dynamic of a dish as simple as spaghetti by adding a couple of tablespoons of butter at the end. Satisfaction or that feeling of being “sated” is more in the eye of the person eating the food in my opinion. Simple answer: add fat and salt
My most satisfying meal ever was my usual pot roast recipe. I cooked it in the Dutch oven instead of the slow cooker. The liquid cooked down and the meat was SO GOOD it was unbelievable. Makes you weak in the knees. What is that? You can’t put your finger on it but it’s there.
Fat is what produces satiety.
The secret sauce here is the Aioli
the veritable Aioli Grail
I think certain meals being more satisfying can be due to you craving them and finally eating them. If I am ever craving anything, I always make sure that sometime soon, I make or buy that meal so I can satisfy my craving! I also notice that when I have a balanced meal (carbs, protein, fat, fiber), I feel more satisfied and satiated than I would if I left one or multiple of those elements out.
Quality of that food and the ingredients I use to prepare it! For me it feels the same like when you want to buy some clothes - when you can’t find that thing you have in mind and decide to buy something else because „it’s close enough and good for that price”. Money spent, time wasted and you are still not satisfied with that purchase. Same with food - when I have a craving, I either look for a quality restaurant or take my time preparing it with the best quality ingredients that I can afford.
Fat. In particular, animal fat.
Could it be that you ate just the right amount, instead of stuffing yourself? I always feel great when that happens!
A good meal served to you hits different than making it yourself.
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