List of condiments

A condiment is a supplemental food, such as gravy, that is added to some foods to impart a particular flavor, enhance its flavor,[1] or in some cultures, to complement the dish but can not stand alone as a dish, for example pickles or bacon. 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.

This article is about condiments. For brand name condiments, see List of brand name condiments.
Ketchup and mustard on fries
Various grades of U.S. maple syrup

Condiments
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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
  • Fish sauce – A condiment made from fish coated in salt and fermented
  • Mustard – Usage of mustard condiment in foods
Homemade mango pickle
  • Mango pickle – A variety of pickles prepared using mango
  • Pickled fruit – Fruit that has been preserved by anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar
  • Pickled onion – Onions pickled in a solution of vinegar or salt
  • Pickled pepper – A Capsicum pepper preserved by pickling
Three relishes here accompany Nshima (top right), a cornmeal product in African cuisine
  • Relish – A cooked, pickled, or chopped vegetable or fruit food item typically used as a condiment
  • Remoulade – Condiment that is usually aioli- or mayonnaise-based
Making vinaigrette salad dressing
Traditional Korean soy sauce
Various vinegars
  • Vinegar – Liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid and water
Close-up image of Za'atar, a blend of herbs, sesame and salt

By country

Australia

Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

Canada

Chile
Ají with lime

China
Shacha sauce with coriander
Sweet bean sauce

France

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece
Taramasalata with garnishes

India
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

Italy
Capuliato
  • Alioli – is 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 - consists 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
Main article: List of Indonesian condiments
Traditional sambal terasi served on stone mortar with garlic and lime

Iran
Torshi liteh made with vinegar, eggplants and herbs

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

Korea
Korean condiments: gochujang, jeotgal (salted seafood), jangajji (pickled vegetables), kimchi
Home-made ganjang (soy sauce) and doenjang (soybean paste)

Levantine

Malaysia
  • Kaya (jam)

Mexico
Pico de gallo

Norway

Pakistan
Main article: List of Pakistani condiments
Dahi chutney (at right) with Mirchi ka salan

Philippines
See also: Philippine condiments
Atchara, made from pickled green papaya
Latik atop cassava suman
Palapa, a spicy Maranao condiment made from sakurab and various spices

Russia

Spain

Sweden
Smörgåskaviar tops a cottage cheese sandwich

Switzerland

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

United States

Vietnam

See also

List articles

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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