Food Ingredients - Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Here you will learn the names of different sauces, dressings, and condiments in English such as "mustard", "gravy", and "chutney".

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Food Ingredients

a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, etc. that is usually served with barbecued food

Ex: He slathered the ribs with a generous amount of barbecue sauce before placing them on the grill to caramelize .

a rich sauce made with milk, flour, and butter

Ex: He prepared a homemade white sauce to drizzle over the roasted vegetables .

a spicy condiment typically made from chili peppers and other ingredients

Ex: As soon as the hot sauce touched his lips , he felt a rush of heat spreading throughout his mouth .

a type of sauce made from tomatoes, often used as a flavoring for food

Ex: He added spices to the tomato sauce for extra flavor .

a thin dark brown sauce, made from soybeans, used in Asian cuisines

Ex: She drizzled soy sauce over her stir-fried noodles for added flavor .

a condiment typically used to enhance the flavor of steak, often made with a combination of savory and tangy ingredients

Ex: As soon as the steak sauce touched his lips , he knew he had discovered the secret ingredient .
ketchup [noun]

a cold sauce made from tomatoes, which has a thick texture and is served with some food

Ex: She prefers to mix ketchup with mayonnaise for a creamy dipping sauce .
salsa [noun]

a spicy sauce made with chilis and tomatoes, widely used in Mexican cuisine

Ex: He made a spicy salsa with extra chili peppers .

a creamy condiment typically made with mayonnaise, pickles, and various seasonings, often served with seafood

Ex: He spread a generous amount of tartar sauce on his fish sandwich .

a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings, commonly used as a salad dressing

Ex: When I tasted the vinaigrette , I was instantly transported to a sunny Mediterranean coastline .
vinegar [noun]

a sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food

Ex: They used vinegar to pickle cucumbers , transforming them into crunchy and tangy homemade pickles .
pickle [noun]

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey sandwich layered with pickles .

a condiment made from finely chopped pickles

Ex: I heard their specialty burger is served with homemade pickle relish .

a type of flavorful liquid or reduction made with wine as a primary ingredient

Ex: He created a delicious mushroom and wine sauce to accompany his vegetarian lasagna .
aioli [noun]

a mayonnaise that is seasoned with garlic and occasionally with red pepper

Ex: When I tasted the aioli , I was pleasantly surprised by the balance of rich garlic and zesty lemon .

a creamy and savory sauce made from bread crumbs, milk, and spices

Ex: Guests were impressed by the roasted duck with bread sauce .

a creamy and savory sauce made with melted cheese

Ex: He made a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce by combining different varieties of cheese .

a spicy and flavorful condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and various seasonings

Ex: He prepared a homemade chili sauce by blending fresh chili peppers , garlic , and vinegar .
gravy [noun]

a brown sauce made from cooked meat juice and stock that is thickened with flour

Ex: I would like some extra gravy on my roast beef sandwich .

a type of sauce made with garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt, used to add flavor to meat, fish, or vegetables

Ex: He made homemade garlic sauce with olive oil and lemon .

a thick white dressing made with egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vinegar, served cold

Ex: He made a homemade mayonnaise using a blender to achieve a smooth consistency .

a savory and flavorful condiment made with mushrooms and other ingredients

Ex: He poured the rich mushroom sauce over his grilled steak .
relish [noun]

a condiment of hot or savory taste that is served with meat, cheese, etc.

Ex: He prepared a homemade pickle relish by chopping cucumbers and mixing them with vinegar and spices.

a pale yellow dressing similar to mayonnaise that is served with sandwiches, salads, etc.

Ex: He whipped up a homemade salad cream with mayonnaise and herbs .
aspic [noun]

a savory jelly made from meat or fish stock used to set ingredients in a solidified form

Ex: Last night we served individual portions of chicken and mushroom aspic .

a sweet vinegar with dark color that is aged in barrels, originally from Italy

Ex: They dipped their bread into a small bowl of balsamic vinegar and olive oil .
broth [noun]

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

Ex: He sipped the steaming chicken broth, feeling its comforting warmth soothe his sore throat.
chutney [noun]

a combination of either pickles, vegetables, spices, and herbs, that is used as condiment

Ex: The mango chutney served with the curry added a tangy sweetness to the dish .
dip [noun]

a flavored mixture or liquid for dunking bite-sized foods

Ex: Vegetables were arranged around a spinach dip .
dressing [noun]

a flavorful mixture used to enhance the taste of salads and other dishesavor

Ex:

a tangy and slightly sweet salad dressing made with a combination of vinegar, oil, ketchup, and various seasonings

Ex: I would like to get extra French dressing on the side.

a dish consisting of a mixture of mashed avocado, onions, chilies, tomatoes, etc., originated in Mexico

Ex: He decided to make his own guacamole using ripe avocados , lime juice , and a sprinkle of salt .

a sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice or vinegar, often served with vegetables

Ex: She spooned a velvety hollandaise sauce over her grilled asparagus

a cold sauce made with mayonnaise, minced onions, vinegar, chili sauce, etc., usually served with seafood or salads

Ex:
ranch [noun]

a popular dressing or dip made with buttermilk, garlic, herbs, and other flavors, used for salads, vegetables, and snacks

Ex: As the chef , I created a special pizza with ranch sauce instead of traditional tomato sauce .
pesto [noun]

a pasta sauce that is made with basil, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts to which grated parmesan is also added

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a delicious pesto pasta salad .

a tangy and spicy British relish made with pickled vegetables

Ex: She served a side dish of piccalilli with her homemade burgers .
marinade [noun]

a mixtures of oil, spices, vinegar or wine in which food, especially meat or fish, is left to become softer or be flavored before cooking

Ex: They let the steak sit in the marinade overnight to enhance its tenderness and flavor .

a very hot and spicy sauce made with red chili peppers, originally made in Portugal

Ex: I prepared a piri-piri marinade by blending together chili peppers , garlic , and lemon juice for the grilled vegetables .
Tabasco [noun]

a very hot sauce that is made with fully ripe red peppers

Ex: I always keep a bottle of Tabasco handy in my pantry, ready to add a punch of flavor to any dish.

a spicy sauce made with peanuts served with an Indonesian or Malaysian food of the same name

Ex: They served satay sauce as a condiment alongside the main dish .

a thick sauce made with butter and egg yolks, seasoned with shallots, tarragon and vinegar

Ex: As a chef , I take pride in creating a homemade Bearnaise sauce that elevates any dish .

a creamy white sauce made from cooked butter and flour mixed with milk

Ex: We topped our baked potatoes with a generous drizzle of bechamel sauce .

an Italian sauce that is made with chopped bacon, grated parmesan cheese and eggs, served with pasta

Ex: He grew up in an Italian household and learned how to make carbonara from his nonna .

a thick cream that is made by gradually heating whole milk until lumps of cream rise to the top, originally made in the UK

Ex: The clotted cream added a creamy element to the homemade trifle .
marinara [noun]

an Italian sauce consisting of tomatoes, onions, garlics, herbs and seasonings, served with pasta

Ex: He uses marinara sauce as a dip for his garlic bread and a base for his lasagna .

a velvety sauce that is based on béchamel with grated gruyere or parmesan cheese

Ex: My parents hosted a brunch and served Eggs Benedict with a luscious mornay sauce , impressing their guests .
mustard [noun]

a cold yellow or brown condiment with a hot taste taken from the seeds of a small plant with yellow flowers

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a mixture of ingredients that is typically added to salads or other dishes to enhance their flavor and texture

Ex: The restaurant offers a variety of salad dressings , allowing you to customize your salad to your liking .

a tangy and savory condiment made from anchovies, vinegar, and various spices, originally made in Worcester, England

Ex: They say that Worcestershire sauce gets its name from the city of Worcester in England .

a type of rich and hearty Italian sauce made with ground meat, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs

Ex: I always make a large batch of bolognese pasta sauce and freeze it in portions , so I can enjoy it anytime I want .

a tomato-based sauce commonly used as a topping for spaghetti and other pasta dishes

Ex: I like to add extra herbs and spices to my homemade spaghetti sauce for a personalized touch .

a flavorful condiment typically used to enhance the taste of tacos and other Mexican dishes

Ex: As a taco enthusiast , I always make sure to have a bottle of taco sauce in my pantry .

a tangy and creamy condiment typically made with mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, and herbs

Ex: He mixed the remoulade sauce with a hint of lemon juice , giving it a refreshing twist .

a tangy and spicy condiment typically served with seafood

Ex: As a dipping sauce connoisseur , I declared the cocktail sauce as the ideal accompaniment to my fried fish fillets .

a pureed mixture of cooked apples, often sweetened and flavored with spices

Ex: In my favorite restauran , warm applesauce is served as a side dish with the roasted chicken .
mole [noun]

a rich and complex Mexican sauce made with chili peppers, chocolate, nuts, and various spices

Ex: Even the pickiest eaters were won over by the creamy and mildly spicy mole .
fumet [noun]

a concentrated stock made from fish bones, shells, or seafood trimmings with vegetables and herbs used for flavoring sauces, soups, and stews

Ex: I asked my sister to add a touch of fumet to her creamy mushroom sauce .
caper [noun]

a small, pickled flower bud used as a condiment

Ex: Capers give sauces a piquant flavor .