"A condiment is a preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavor, to enhance the flavor, or to complement the dish."
Using sauces or drizzles can add an extra element of flavor and a pop of color to your dish.
Emulsions: Understanding how to emulsify oils and water is crucial in making sauces and drizzles. Emulsions are created by blending two immiscible liquids with the help of an emulsifying agent.
Roux: A roux is a thickening agent made from flour and fat. It is crucial in creating thick sauces and gravies.
Reductions: Reducing a liquid means simmering it until it becomes thicker and more concentrated. This technique is used to make flavorful sauces.
Flavorings: Adding spices, herbs, and other flavorings can take a sauce to the next level.
Acidic ingredients: Adding acidic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, or wine can brighten up a sauce and balance out flavors.
Thickening agents: Other than roux, there are several other agents like cornstarch, arrowroot, and egg yolks that can be used to thicken sauces.
Cold emulsions: Sometimes, sauces can be made through a cold emulsion process where two immiscible liquids (like oil and vinegar) are emulsified without heat.
Sweet and savory sauces: Sauces can be both sweet and savory, and learning how to balance flavors is essential.
Types of fats: Different types of fats like butter, olive oil, or coconut oil can be used to make sauces.
Pairing with ingredients: Learning which ingredients pair well with certain sauces and drizzles can help elevate the flavor of a dish.
Gravy: A thick, savory sauce made from meat juices and flour.
Hollandaise: A rich and buttery sauce made from egg yolks, lemon juice, and butter.
Béchamel: A classic white sauce made from a roux (butter and flour) and milk.
Teriyaki: A sweet and salty Japanese sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.
Pesto: A herb-based sauce made from basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil.
Chimichurri: A tangy, herb-based sauce that is popular in Argentina and made from parsley, garlic, vinegar, and oil.
Aioli: A thick, garlicky mayonnaise-based sauce that is popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
Barbecue Sauce: A sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup or tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, and spices.
Salsa: A spicy sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, and other ingredients that is popular in Mexican cuisine.
Hot Sauce: A spicy condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and other spices.
Soy Sauce: A salty, umami-rich sauce made from fermented soybeans and wheat that is used in many Asian cuisines.
Marinara Sauce: A tomato-based sauce that is often used as a pasta sauce or as a pizza topping.
Cranberry sauce: A sweet and tangy sauce made from cranberries that is often served with turkey and other meats.
Cheese Sauce: A creamy and decadent sauce made from cheese and other ingredients that is often used in pasta dishes and as a dip.
Tahini sauce: A creamy and nutty sauce made from sesame seeds, oil, and lemon juice that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
"A table condiment or table sauce is more specifically a condiment that is served separately from the food and is added to taste by the diner."
"Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture."
"Barbecue sauce, compound butter, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, Marmite, and sour cream are examples [of condiments used during cooking]."
"Yes, condiments are sometimes added prior to serving, for example, in a sandwich made with ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise."
"Many condiments, such as mustard or ketchup, are available in single-serving packets, commonly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals."
"A condiment is a preparation that is added to food... to impart a specific flavor, to enhance the flavor..."
"Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture: barbecue sauce..."
"A condiment is a preparation that is added to food... to complement the dish."
"A table condiment or table sauce is more specifically a condiment that is served separately from the food and is added to taste by the diner."
"A table condiment or table sauce is... served separately from the food."
"Condiments are sometimes added prior to serving..."
"For example, in a sandwich made with ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise."
"Barbecue sauce, compound butter, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, Marmite, and sour cream..."
"Many condiments... are available in single-serving packets, commonly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals."
"Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture:... compound butter..."
"A condiment is a preparation that is added to food... to enhance the flavor..."
"A condiment is a preparation that is added to food... to complement the dish."
"Table condiments or table sauces can include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc."
"A table condiment or table sauce is... added to taste by the diner."