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This fiery Portuguese and African chili sauce, its name meaning 'pepper pepper,' is a staple on grilled chicken.
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This simple Italian tomato sauce of garlic, olive oil, and herbs takes its name from a word for sailors.
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This Chinese sweet-and-savory glaze, made from fermented soybeans, coats barbecued pork.
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This fresh Mexican salsa of diced tomato, onion, and chili takes its name from the phrase for 'rooster's beak.'
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This thickened pan sauce, often made from meat drippings, is poured over mashed potatoes.
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This sweet, salty Chinese sauce made from fermented soybeans is often brushed on Peking duck.
HOISINThis Georgian walnut sauce, spiced and garlicky, is drizzled over chicken and vegetables.
SATSIVIThis classic French brown sauce simmers onions, mustard, and white wine, and is named after a person.
ROBERTThis South African cooked chutney-style sauce is a traditional companion to curries and braaied meats.
BLATJANGThis dark, tangy American condiment made from tomatoes, raisins, and spices is a classic table companion for grilled beef.
STEAKThis Southeast Asian fermented fish sauce is the salty backbone of Vietnamese and Thai cooking.
NUOCMAMThis chopped pickle-based condiment is a classic topping for hot dogs and burgers.
RELISHThis Korean fermented chili paste brings sweet heat to bibimbap and many stews.
GOCHUJANGThis Catalan sauce combines roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and toasted almonds or hazelnuts.
ROMESCOThis West African sauce simmers ground melon seeds into a thick, nutty stew base.
EGUSIThis Nigerian green pepper stew, also called designer stew, is cooked down in bleached palm oil.
AYAMASEThis Spanish and Latin American base of slow-cooked onions, garlic, and peppers underlies countless dishes.
SOFRITOThis Syrian dip blends roasted red peppers with walnuts, breadcrumbs, and pomegranate molasses.
MUHAMMARAThis Vietnamese dipping sauce blends fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chili for spring rolls.
NUOCCHAMThis spicy Georgian paste of ground chili, garlic, and herbs is a staple table condiment alongside khachapuri.
ADJIKAThis Filipino and Latin American cooking method or sauce relies on vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce or citrus.
ADOBOThis nutty, thick Chinese paste is ground from toasted white seeds used throughout Asian cooking.
SESAMEThis Southeast Asian chili paste, its name meaning 'ground' or 'crushed,' comes in countless regional versions.
SAMBALThis Greek dip blends mashed potato or bread with garlic and olive oil into a thick paste.
SKORDALIAThis Libyan-Jewish chili-garlic paste is stirred into soup, its name built on the Hebrew word for pepper: pilpel-_ _ _ _ _.
CHUMAThis French sauce thickens a light white stock with a roux, forming one of the five mother sauces.
VELOUTEThis sharp Japanese green paste is traditionally grated from a knobby rhizome and served with sushi.
WASABIThis Roman pasta sauce of egg, cheese, and cured pork contains no cream despite its creamy look.
CARBONARAThis creamy French sauce blends butter, shallots, tarragon, and egg yolk, a classic partner for steak.
BEARNAISEThis rich Italian meat-and-tomato ragù is named for the city where it originated.
BOLOGNESEThis Ghanaian black pepper sauce is cooked in oil with dried fish or shrimp, ginger, and hot peppers.
SHITOThis rich, creamy emulsion of oil and egg yolk forms the base for tartare and remoulade sauces.
MAYOThis French sauce whisks wine, shallots, and cold butter into a silky emulsion; its name means 'white butter': beurre _ _ _ _ _.
BLANCThis butter-and-Parmesan sauce for fettuccine is named after a Roman restaurateur who popularized it.
ALFREDOThis whipped Lebanese garlic sauce becomes fluffy and white through slow emulsification with oil.
TOUMThis Cuban citrus-and-garlic marinade, made with sour orange, tenderizes pork before roasting.
MOJOThis thick tomato condiment began as an Asian fish-based sauce before evolving into today's familiar version.
KETCHUPThis chunky Mexican dip of mashed avocado, lime, and cilantro is a party staple.
GUACAMOLEThis bright green Mexican sauce is made from tomatillos rather than red tomatoes.
VERDEThis smooth British condiment combines a grated pungent root with vinegar and dairy for a sharp bite alongside roast beef.
CREAMThis cooling Indian yogurt condiment, mixed with cucumber or spices, tames the heat of a fiery curry.
RAITAThis Amazonian Brazilian sauce is made from the boiled, detoxified juice of a starchy root.
TUCUPIThis ancient Roman fermented fish sauce was the umami seasoning of its day, prized across the empire.
GARUMThis vibrant Italian sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese is traditionally ground with a mortar.
PESTOThis Filipino fermented fish or shrimp paste is a salty, pungent staple condiment.
BAGOONGThis creamy French sauce adds capers, pickles, and herbs to a mayonnaise base for fried fish.
TARTAREThis Korean fermented soybean paste is earthier and saltier than its Japanese cousin.
DOENJANGThis Chilean condiment blends cilantro, garlic, chili, and oil into a fresh, herby topping.
PEBRENamed for the pestle used to grind it, this raw Indonesian chili paste is little more than crushed red chilies and salt.
OELEKThis pungent yellow condiment is made from ground seeds and often paired with hot dogs.
MUSTARDThis sweet or savory Indian condiment made from fruit, spices, and vinegar is often paired with curry.
CHUTNEYThis Argentine and Peruvian relish of chopped onion, tomato, and pepper tops grilled meats.
CRIOLLAThis general Spanish word for 'sauce' now refers to a chunky tomato-and-chili mixture served with chips.
SALSAThis Chinese fermented black bean seasoning adds a salty, funky depth to stir-fries.
DOUCHIThis Thai chili sauce, ground with a mortar and pestle, ranges from mild to blazing hot.
NAMPHRIKThis classic French sauce simmers mushrooms, shallots, and white wine into a rich pan reduction.
CHASSEURThis sweet, thick Indonesian soy sauce is far darker and syrupier than the East Asian standard.
KECAPThis spicy, numbing Sichuan seasoning blends chili oil with tongue-tingling peppercorns.
MALAThis salty Japanese paste of fermented soybeans forms the base of a traditional breakfast soup.
MISOThis spicy orange-red sauce coats chicken wings named for the upstate New York city where it was invented.
BUFFALOThis Scandinavian brown gravy is built from pan drippings and cream, served with meatballs.
BRUNSASThis sweet Japanese glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar is used to marinate grilled meat and fish.
TERIYAKIThis deep brown French sauce is built from a long-simmered veal stock reduction.
ESPAGNOLEThis bright red hot sauce, aged in oak barrels on a Louisiana island, is made from just three ingredients.
TABASCOThis spicy North African chili paste, popular in Tunisia, often includes roasted peppers and caraway.
HARISSAThis tangy, dark British condiment sits on café tables next to ketchup, favored with a full fried breakfast.
BROWNThis peanut-based Indonesian sauce is served with grilled skewers of marinated meat.
SATAYThis cool Greek yogurt sauce is mixed with cucumber, garlic, and dill.
TZATZIKIThis Middle Eastern condiment is a smooth paste made from ground toasted sesame seeds.
TAHINIThis Polish condiment mixes grated horseradish with beets for a sharp, earthy relish.
CWIKLAThis Japanese citrus-based dipping sauce combines soy sauce with the juice of a tart citrus fruit.
PONZUThis Cantonese dipping sauce is a chopped, oil-cooked paste of a spicy root and a long green onion, served with poached chicken.
SCALLIONThis dark, tangy sauce gets its complex flavor from fermented anchovies and tamarind; its name honors an English county: Worcester_ _ _ _ _.
SHIREThis Danish mustard-and-pickle relish sauce is a beloved topping for hot dogs, distinct from its French tartare-like cousin.
REMOULADEThis tangy red sauce of ketchup and horseradish is classically served alongside chilled shrimp.
COCKTAILThis bright Yucatecan sauce of sour orange and habanero is a fiery table condiment in Mexico.
XNIPECThis Israeli condiment of pickled mango relish adds tang to falafel and shawarma.
AMBAThis Korean dipping paste blends fermented soybean and chili pastes with sesame oil for grilled meat wraps.
SSAMJANGThis fiery Puerto Rican vinegar-based hot sauce is often bottled with peppers steeping inside.
PIQUEThis Argentine mayonnaise-based sauce mixes in ketchup for a pink, tangy dip.
GOLFThis Colombian tomato-and-scallion sofrito-style sauce is a staple table condiment.
HOGAOThis Peruvian and Bolivian yellow chili sauce brings heat to potatoes and grilled meats.
AJIThis French cold sauce mixes mayonnaise with chopped hard-boiled egg, herbs, and capers.
GRIBICHEThis Ethiopian spiced chili paste, deep red and pungent, seasons stews called wats.
BERBEREThis smoky, sweet American sauce is brushed on ribs and brisket at the grill.
BARBECUEThis Belgian sauce, popular with fries, blends mayonnaise with tomato paste and diced sweet peppers.
ANDALOUSEThis brunch dish of poached eggs and ham is topped with a rich butter-and-egg sauce, named for a diner at a New York hotel.
BENEDICTThis Laotian fermented fish paste is a pungent staple seasoning in Lao cooking.
PADAEKThis garlicky Provençal sauce, colored deep orange with chili and saffron, tops fish soup.
ROUILLEThis rich, dark Mexican sauce can include chocolate, chilies, and dozens of other ingredients.
MOLEThis Jamaican marinade of allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers gives grilled meat its signature heat.
JERKThis tangy French mustard-and-herb sauce is folded into cold poached chicken or fish.
RAVIGOTEThis smooth white French sauce is built from a butter-and-flour roux enriched with milk.
BECHAMELThis salty, pungent Filipino fish sauce is drizzled over grilled fish and vegetable dishes.
PATISThis Italian herb condiment of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest is sprinkled over osso buco.
GREMOLATAThis garlicky Provençal emulsion is essentially a garlic-infused version of mayonnaise.
AIOLIThis fiery green Yemeni paste of chili, herbs, and spices is served alongside flatbread.
ZHUGThis tangy Georgian plum sauce is traditionally served with grilled meats and dumplings.
TKEMALIThis fiery Thai-style hot sauce, popularized by a rooster-labeled bottle, is made from chili, garlic, and vinegar.
SRIRACHAThis Malaysian fish sauce from the country's east coast is used much like its Thai counterpart.
BUDUThis uncooked Argentine herb sauce for grilled meat is called 'Chimi-_ _ _ _ _ _.'
CHURRIThis fermented Italian anchovy sauce, aged in barrels, still flavors coastal Amalfi cooking today.
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