Frequently Asked Questions

Holia is an iOS cooking app that matches recipes to the ingredients you already have. Tell it what's in your kitchen, and it shows you what you can make — with precise, step-by-step instructions.

Select the ingredients you have on hand. Holia's reverse matching engine searches its recipe database and returns dishes you can make right now — plus smart substitution suggestions for what you're missing.

Holia starts with 50+ Chinese and Asian-inspired recipes. More cuisines are coming soon based on user demand.

Yes. Holia is free to download and use. Core features including ingredient matching, recipes, and cooking guidance are all free.

Yes. Once you've loaded a recipe, the full cooking instructions are available offline — so you can cook without Wi-Fi.

With those three ingredients, Holia can match you with multiple dishes and quick formulas. Download Holia to see personalized results based on everything in your kitchen.

Dry sherry is the closest substitute. Mirin works but adds sweetness — reduce other sugar. Holia provides detailed substitution notes with every recipe.

Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Without a thermometer, cut the thickest part — juices should run clear with no pink. Holia includes doneness checks in every chicken recipe.

Stir-fry formulas are your best bet: pick a protein, two vegetables, and a sauce base. Holia's meal formulas guide you through it step by step.

On most induction stoves, medium-high is around power level 6-7 out of 10. Holia calibrates heat instructions to your specific stove type.

Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables. Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw meat. Holia includes safety alerts when handling raw proteins.

No. Every recipe is curated by real cooks and validated with cook-through data. AI helps with personalization and cooking guidance — it doesn't generate our recipes.

Every recipe includes doneness checks (thermometer or visual), cross-contamination alerts, and safe storage guidelines. If a recipe's success rate drops below 50%, we pull it.

Your kitchen profile and cooking data stay on your device. Cloud sync is optional. We never sell your data. Cooking telemetry only makes your estimates more accurate.