List of condiments
Ketchup and mustard on fries
Various grades of U.S. maple syrup
A condiment is a supplemental food (such as a sauce or powder) that is added to some foods to impart a particular flavor, enhance their flavor, or, in some cultures , to complement the dish, but that cannot stand alone as a dish. The term condiment originally described pickled or preserved foods , but now includes a great variety of flavorings. Many diverse condiments exist in various countries, regions and cultures. This list includes notable worldwide condiments.
Condiments
Bambangan (Noonsom bambangan ), traditional condiment of the indigenous Kadazan-Dusun of Borneo
Biber salçası ("pepper paste") is a part of cuisines of Anatolia
Chutneys
Vegetables served with a green goddess dressing dip
Guacamole is an avocado -based dip that originated with the Aztecs in Mexico.
Ketchup is a sweet and tangy sauce , typically made from tomatoes , vinegar , a sweetener, and assorted seasonings and spices .
Mostarda is an Italian condiment made of candied fruit and a mustard -flavored syrup.
Olive oil and olives
Aioli – West Mediterranean sauce of garlic and oil
Ajvar – Balkan condiment
Amba – Mango pickle condiment
Alfredo sauce – Creamy pasta dish with butter and cheese Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Au jus – Meat gravy made from cooking juices
Bambangan – Traditional fermented condiment of Sabah, Malaysia
Barbecue sauce – Sauce used as a marinade, basting, or topping
Brown sauce – Type of condiment - Savoury sauce used as a condiment
Béarnaise sauce – Sauce made of clarified butter and egg yolk
Béchamel sauce – French white sauce based on roux and milk
Black pepper – Ground fruit of the family Piperaceae
Biber salçası – Paste made from peppers or tomato and salt, originating in Turkey Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Butter – Dairy product
Chili peppers – Genus of flowering plants
Caramel – Confectionery product made by heating sugars
Cheese – Curdled milk food product
Chili oil – Condiment made from chili peppers
Chili sauce – Condiment prepared with chili peppers Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Chimichurri – Uncooked sauce for meat
Cranberry sauce – Sauce made from cranberries
Cream – Dairy product
Chocolate spread – Sweet chocolate-flavored paste
Chocolate syrup – Sweet condiment
Chrain – Species of flowering plant Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Chutney – South Asian condiment
Cocktail sauce – Condiment served usually with seafoods
Coleslaw – Salad with finely-shredded raw cabbage
Compote – Dessert of fruit cooked in syrup
Crushed red pepper – Condiment or spice made from red chilli peppers
Dip – Type of condiment
Disodium inosinate – umami paste
Fish paste – Paste made of fish meat
Fish sauce – Condiment made from fish
Fritessaus – Dutch condiment, usually served with French fries
Fruit preserves – Preparations of fruits, sugar, and sometimes acid , jams, and jellies
Fry sauce – Condiment for French fries
Garlic sauce – Sauce with garlic as a main ingredient
Garum – Historical fermented fish sauce
Glutamate flavoring – Generic name for flavor-enhancing compounds based on glutamic acid and its salts
Gravy – Sauce made from the juices of meats
Harissa – North African paste of roasted red peppers, hot peppers, spices, oil, and other flavor ingredients
Hoisin sauce – Sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine
Hollandaise sauce – Sauce made of egg, butter, and lemon
Honey – Foodstuff produced by bees
Honey dill – Condiment Pages displaying short descriptions with no spaces
Horseradish – Species of flowering plant
Hummus – Middle Eastern chickpea puree dish
Icing – Food producing method that could be applied to many sweets
Jalapeños – Hot pepper
Kachumbari – Tomato-onion salad
Karo – Syrup made from corn used as food additive Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Ketchup – Sauce used as a condiment
Khrenovina – Spicy horseradish sauce
Kyopolou – Bulgarian-Turkish dish
Lemon – Yellow citrus fruit
Lettuce – Leaf vegetable
Ljutenica – Vegetable relish or chutney in Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian and Turkish cuisines Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Mango chutney – Indian chutney made from unripe mangoes
Maple butter – Confection made from maple syrup
Maple syrup – Syrup made from the sap of maple trees
Marinara sauce – Tomato sauce with herbs
Marmalade – Preserve made from citrus fruits
Matbucha — a North African condiment
Mayonnaise – Thick cold sauce
Meringue – Type of dessert or candy
Mignonette sauce – Condiment served with oysters
Milk – Nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals
Milkette – Name of various beverages and foods made of equally mixed parts Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Miso – Traditional Japanese seasoning
Monkey gland sauce – South African sauce
Muhammara – Red pepper dip from Syrian cuisine
Murri – Arabian condiment
Mustard – Condiment made from mustard seeds
Nacho cheese – Tortilla chip dish Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Nutritional yeast – Type of deactivated yeast
Old sour – Fermented key lime juice used in sauces
Olive oil – Liquid fat made from olives
Oyster sauce
Pepper, black – Ground fruit of the family Piperaceae
Pepper jelly – Preserve made with hot peppers
Peanut butter – Paste made from ground peanuts
Pesto – Italian food paste
Piccalilli – British relish of chopped pickled vegetables and spices
South Asian pickle – Pickled varieties of vegetable and fruit
Homemade mango pickle
Three relishes here accompany Nshima (top right), a cornmeal product in African cuisine
Relish – Condiment made from cooked pickled vegetables, fruit or herbs
Remoulade – Mayonnaise-based cold sauce
Making vinaigrette salad dressing
Salad dressing – Condiment for salads
Salad dressing spread – Salad dressing and mayonnaise substitute Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Salsa – Condiment used in Mexican cuisine Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Salsa golf – Cold sauce of mayonnaise and tomatoes
Salsa verde – Spicy Mexican sauce made from tomatillos
Salt – Mineral composed of sodium chloride
Sambal – Southeast Asian spicy relish or sauce
Sauerkraut – Finely sliced and fermented cabbage
Sesame oil – Edible oil from sesame seed
Sesame seeds – Plant cultivated for its edible seeds Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Skyronnes – Icelandic dipping sauces
Soup - Savory liquid mixture sometimes used to dip bread or crackers
Sour cream – Fermented dairy product
Traditional Korean soy sauce
Soy sauce - Savory sauce made from fermented soy beans, originating from China
Sweet soy sauce – Sweetened aromatic soy sauce, originating from Java, Indonesia
Sprinkles – Tiny multi-colored candy topping
Steak sauce – Brown sauce for seasoning of steaks
Sriracha sauce – Thai hot sauce Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Sumbala – Fermented locust beans used as condiment in cooking in West Africa Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Sweet chili sauce – Condiment primarily used as a dip
Syrup – Thick, viscous solution of sugar in water
Tahini – Middle Eastern condiment made from sesame
Tartar sauce – Mayonnaise-based cold sauce
Tekka – Condiment Pages displaying short descriptions with no spaces
Teriyaki sauce – Japanese marinade
Tomato paste – Paste made from tomatoes
Tomato sauce – Sauce made primarily from tomatoes
Toum – Garlic sauce common in the Levant
Truffle oil – Oil with truffles or synthetic flavouring
Tzatziki – Cold cucumber–yogurt dip, soup, or sauce
Vegenaise – American vegan food company Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
Velouté sauce – French sauce made from roux and light stock
Various vinegars
Close-up image of za'atar , a blend of herbs, sesame, and salt
Za'atar – Levantine herb or herb blend
Zacuscă – Romanian, Moldovan and Hungarian condiment
By country
Belgium
"Bicky" sauce – a commercial brand made from mayonnaise, white cabbage, tarragon, cucumber, onion, mustard and dextrose
Brasil sauce – mayonnaise with pureed pineapple , tomato and spices
Samurai sauce
Sauce "Pickles "– a yellow vinegar based sauce with turmeric , mustard and crunchy vegetable chunks, similar to Piccalilli
Sauce andalouse
Zigeuner sauce – Sauce in French cuisine Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – A "gypsy" sauce of tomatoes, paprika and chopped bell peppers, borrowed from Germany
Chile
Ají with lime
Italy
Capuliato
Alioli – a Mediterranean sauce made of garlic and olive oil
Agliata – a garlic sauce and condiment in Italian cuisine
Traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena
Capuliato – a Sicilian condiment based upon dried tomatoes
Garum – a fermented fish sauce used as a condiment.
Gremolata
Olio extravergine d'oliva
Pesto – a sauce consisting of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano (also known as Parmesan cheese) or Pecorino Sardo (cheese made from sheep's milk), all blended with olive oil.
Saba – a condiment made from boiling down must, the grape mush left over from making wine.
Salmoriglio
Vincotto
Indonesia
Traditional sambal terasi served on stone mortar with garlic and lime
References
↑ "Merriam-Webster: Definition of condiment" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved October 23, 2011 .
↑ Smith, Andrew F. (May 1, 2007). The Oxford companion to American food and drink . Oxford University Press. pp. 144– 146. ISBN 978-0-19-530796-2 . Retrieved March 15, 2012 .
↑ Zeldes, Leah A. (November 4, 2009). "Eat this! Guacamole, a singing sauce, on its day" . Dining Chicago . Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2009 .
↑ D&L Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine , La William
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