This chili oil (làjiāo yóu, 辣椒油) makes the perfect accompaniment to Chinese dumplings, but it’s great on so many other […]
Chili Powder This is a fast, easy recipe for home made chili powder. If you want, you can swap out […]
This traditional Argentinian sauce is the perfect accompaniment to a juicy grilled steak, a mixed grill, or broiled tomatoes. Serve […]
A good cocktail sauce is more than just ketchup and horse radish! This deft mixture of ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish […]
You can use whatever kind of blue cheese you like in this recipe, but don’t feel you have to break […]
This creamy mustard sauce is perfect with Scotch eggs, fried fish, and steamed or grilled vegetables like asparagus. For the […]
Traditionally, salsa roja de molcajete is made by dry-roasting tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic in a comal or cast iron skillet, […]
Most of flavors in the delicious Indonesian salad gado gado come from its bumbu kacang or peanut salad dressing, which […]
Although you can buy garam masala powder in many supermarkets these days, I find that the store-bought version is often […]
Goma dare is a classic accompaniment for shabu-shabu, but it’s also tasty as a salad dressing or as a a […]
This habanero-mango hot sauce is hot, but not too hot, and packs lots of flavor alongside the heat. For more […]
Hari (green) chutney is made with fresh cilantro and a variety of spices. This chutney is a must-have for every […]
This relish is a tasty accompaniment to samosas and curries. If using a regular yellow onion, increase the sugar to […]
Remoulade originated in France in a combination most closely resembling tarter sauce, bringing together mayo, herbs, pickles, and capers. Of […]
You’ve probably had a similar miso-ginger dressing at a Japanese restaurant, or you may have ran across a similar dressing […]
This flavorful mojito-inspired marinade is fast and easy to make, and is particularly good on shrimp (as shown), firm white-fleshed […]
Nam Pla Prik (น้ำปลาพริก) This sauce is so ubiquitous, it’s almost like salt and pepper on the Thai table. Nam […]
Nam prik pao is one of those magical condiments that can be (and is) used for just about everything (just […]
Nước chấm is a general name for a variety of Vietnamese dipping sauces with a sweet, sour, salty, savory, and […]
Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce This sauce works well both on pasta and as a pizza sauce. For an even […]
What we refer to as ponzu sauce in the West is actually ponzu shōyu, and is typically made from a […]
Prig Gang Kua (พริกแกงคั่ว) (Basic Thai Red Curry Paste) There are two different kinds of “red curry paste”that you will […]
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde) There are two kinds of salsa verde recipes: raw tomatillo salsas, which are bright green, […]
Sauce Chasseur (Hunter’s Sauce) This is a classic French sauce for game such as venison, rabbit, or wild fowl, but […]
Store-bought chili oil (layou) is often disappointing, and offers no real heat or flavor. Why settle for lackluster oil that’s […]
Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Sauce Gochujang (Korean: 고추장, Hanja: 苦椒醬) is a mildly spicy and sweet Korean chili paste that can […]
Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze This sweet and savory sauce is fantastic as a glaze or dipping sauce alongside crispy fried […]
This exotic sweet and sour chutney is a delicious condiment for samosas, pakoras, and more. Ingredients: 4 oz piece tamarind […]
Talatouri is a traditional Cypriot sauce, very similar to tzatziki, but with two key differences- talatouri is made with fresh […]
Thai sweet chili sauce (น้ำจิ้มไก่, pronounced nam chim kaih) is easy to make yourself, and the home-made version is much […]
Nuoc mam pha is a basic Vietnamese spring roll dipping sauce, which you can easily customize to your own preferences. […]