Pinch is an ingredient substitution guide for real cooks.
Search any ingredient — common or obscure — and get practical substitutes scaled to exactly how much you need. No scrolling through a life story. Just the answer.
Use the amount buttons to tell us how much you need, or type a custom amount. Filter by dietary restrictions to see only what works for you. Every substitute is rated — best, good, or in a pinch — so you know what to reach for first.
Substitutions are generated by AI and reviewed for culinary accuracy. As with all cooking, use your judgment.
Ingredient substitution tool
Running out is just an invitation to improvise.
Any ingredient. Any amount. Just the substitute you need — in a pinch.