List of condiments

Various salsas
Various grades of U.S. maple syrup

A condiment is a supplemental food, such as a sauce, that is added to some foods to impart a particular flavor, enhance its flavor,[1] or in some cultures, to complement the dish. The term originally described pickled or preserved foods, but has shifted meaning over time.[2] Many diverse condiments exist in various countries, regions and cultures. This list includes notable worldwide condiments.

Condiments

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.[3]
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
Three relishes here accompany Nshima (top right), a cornmeal product in African cuisine
Making vinaigrette salad dressing
Traditional Korean soy sauce
Various vinegars

Australia

Bangladesh

British

Cumberland sauce atop duck confit crepes
Marmite
A mass-produced brand of pickled walnuts

Chilean

Ají with lime

Chinese

Shacha sauce with coriander
Sweet bean sauce

Georgian

German

Greek

Taramοsalata with garnishes

Indian

Main article: List of Indian condiments
See also: List of Indian pickles and Pickles in India and Pakistan
Indian mixed pickle, containing lotus root, lemon, carrot, green mango, green chilis, and other ingredients
Mirchi ka salan (left) and dahi chutney (right) served as side dishes for Hyderabadi biryani
A cucumber and mint raita

Italian

Indonesian

Iranian

Torshi liteh made with vinegar, eggplants and herbs

Japanese

Ponzu shoyu (ponzu sauce mixed with soy sauce) and tuna steak
Shichimi tōgarashi
Prepared wasabi
Main article: List of Japanese condiments

Kazakh

Korean

Doenjang containing whole soybeans
Saeujeot in the front and various jeotgal being sold at Gyeongdong Market, Seoul, Korea

Mexican

Pakistani

Main article: List of Pakistani condiments
See also: Pickles in India and Pakistan

Philippine

See also: Philippine condiments
Latik atop cassava suman

Thai

At top is nam phrik pla salat pon, a hot sauce in Thai cuisine, served here with a selection of raw vegetables in Khorat, Thailand

United States

Vietnamese

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References

  1. ^ "Merriam-Webster: Definition of condiment". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved October 23, 2011. 
  2. ^ 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. 
  3. ^ 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. 

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