On Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 3:23:47 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
> > When I make meatloaf I add about a half cup of ketchup to the meat mix
> > and I spread some on top before it goes into the oven. Then I have a
> > little as a condiment when I eat it.
> I only use it as a topping before it goes in the oven.
> > It is one of the very few foods
> > that I have with ketchup.
> I've noticed that many good chefs have no problem using commercial ketchup.
>
> Recently heard Bobby Flay say, "It's a good ingredient to use. No need
> to "reinvent the wheel."

Chinese cooks like ketchup. It's used as a sweetener and because it "brightens" up a dish.