condiment Recipes
29 delicious condiment recipes from around the world
Salsa Romesco
A classic Catalan sauce made from roasted peppers, nuts, and tomatoes. This vibrant and flavorful condiment is traditionally served with grilled spring onions (calçots) but is also excellent with grilled fish, meats, or as a dip.
Smetana (Russian Sour Cream)
Smetana is a cornerstone of Russian cuisine, a versatile dairy product similar to sour cream but often richer and thicker. It's used as a condiment, a cooking ingredient, and a base for countless dishes, adding a delightful tang and creamy texture.
Torshi Makhloot
Persian mixed pickles - mixed vegetable pickles with herbs. Condiment essential.
Aam Ka Achar (Spiced Raw Mango Pickle)
A classic Indian condiment, this raw mango pickle is made by preserving tart, unripe mangoes in a fragrant blend of spices and oil. It's a staple served with most Indian meals, adding a tangy and spicy punch.
Baechu Kimchi (Spicy Fermented Napa Cabbage)
A staple of Korean cuisine, this spicy, tangy, and funky fermented napa cabbage kimchi is a complex condiment and side dish that develops incredible flavor over time. This recipe focuses on the traditional method of salting and seasoning the cabbage before allowing it to ferment.
Coconut Chutney
A fresh and flavorful South Indian condiment made from ground coconut, chilies, and spices, finished with a fragrant tempering. It's an essential accompaniment to dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and uttapam.
Nam Prik Pao (Thai Roasted Chili Paste)
Nam Prik Pao is a versatile and essential Thai condiment, often described as a roasted chili jam. It's a complex blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, used as a dipping sauce, a spread, or a base for countless Thai dishes like Tom Yum soup and Pad Krapow.
Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Nước Chấm is the quintessential Vietnamese dipping sauce, a harmonious blend of salty fish sauce, tangy lime, sweet sugar, pungent garlic, and fiery chili. It's an indispensable condiment that elevates everything from spring rolls and grilled meats to noodle dishes and rice bowls.
Sambal Belacan
An essential and vibrant Malaysian chili condiment, Sambal Belacan is characterized by its pungent aroma and spicy kick, derived from fresh chilies and fermented shrimp paste (belacan). It's a staple served with rice dishes, grilled meats, and seafood.
Sambal Terasi (Indonesian Shrimp Paste Chili Paste)
A vibrant and pungent Indonesian chili paste, Sambal Terasi is a cornerstone condiment made by pounding fresh chilies, tomatoes, and fermented shrimp paste (terasi). It adds a complex depth of flavor and a kick of heat to any dish.
Serunding (Spiced Meat Floss)
A deeply flavorful and aromatic spiced meat floss, traditionally served as a condiment or accompaniment, especially during festive occasions like Hari Raya. It's made by finely shredding meat, cooking it with a complex spice paste, and then toasting it with desiccated coconut until dry and crumbly.
Torshi Makhloot (Persian Mixed Pickles)
A vibrant and tangy Persian mixed vegetable pickle, Torshi Makhloot is an essential condiment served with almost every meal. This recipe focuses on a classic blend of vegetables and herbs, pickled in vinegar for a complex flavor that improves with age.
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Toum is an intensely flavorful and creamy Lebanese garlic sauce, achieved through a slow emulsification process. It's a staple accompaniment, particularly beloved with grilled meats and chicken.
Ají Casero (Colombian Homemade Hot Sauce)
A vibrant and fresh homemade hot sauce, perfect for adding a kick to any meal. This recipe focuses on fresh herbs and a bright, tangy flavor profile.
Ají Colombiano
A vibrant and fresh Colombian hot sauce, perfect as a condiment for any meal. This recipe features the bright flavors of cilantro and scallions balanced with a tangy lime dressing.
Classic Argentine Chimichurri
A vibrant and herbaceous Argentine sauce, essential for grilled meats (asado). This classic chimichurri features fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, and a tangy vinegar and olive oil base, with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
Guasacaca
A vibrant and creamy Venezuelan avocado sauce, perfect as a condiment for grilled meats, arepas, or as a dip. Unlike guacamole, guasacaca is blended to a smoother, more sauce-like consistency.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange
A vibrant and fresh homemade cranberry sauce infused with orange zest and spice. This easy condiment is a perfect balance of tart and sweet, far superior to any canned version, and an essential accompaniment to Thanksgiving feasts.
Pebre
Pebre is a vibrant and essential Chilean salsa, a fresh and zesty condiment made from finely chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and ají verde. It's a staple accompaniment to nearly every Chilean meal, from grilled meats to empanadas.
Awaze (Ethiopian Spicy Dipping Sauce)
Awaze is a vibrant and spicy Ethiopian dipping sauce, traditionally made with berbere spice blend. It's a versatile condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats, stews, or served with injera bread.
Dukkah (Egyptian Nut and Spice Blend)
An ancient Egyptian condiment, Dukkah is a fragrant and textural blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices. It's traditionally served as a dip for bread, by first dipping the bread in olive oil and then into the dukkah.
Limoun Marakad (Salt-Preserved Lemons)
Authentic Moroccan salt-preserved lemons, a foundational ingredient in many North African dishes. The rind is prized for its intense, complex citrus flavor, mellowed by the preserving process.
Mango Atchar
A spicy, tangy, and savory South African mango pickle, perfect as a condiment to add a kick to any meal.
Mrs Ball's Style Peach Chutney
A classic South African sweet and spicy peach chutney, perfect as a condiment for a variety of dishes.