Nuoc cham is the all-purpose Vietnamese condiment served with and poured over many dishes. Its salty-sour flavor is wonderfully bright and fresh.
Tag: Condiments
Nuoc Cham
Niortskali
(Georgian garlic and cilantro sauce)
The simple, straightforward flavors of this zesty Georgian garlic sauce pair well with a variety of grilled meats and poultry.
Imli ki Chatni
(Indian tamarind sauce)
Imli ki chatni is a smooth, sweet-sour chutney with the smoky flavor of tamarind. Serve this sauce as a dip for savory samosas, deep-fried pakora or other snacks.
Zaatar
(Middle Eastern spice blend)
Homemade spice mixtures have flavored the food of the Middle East for millenia. Foremost among these is the blend called zaatar, a mix of local herbs, sumac berries and sesame seeds.
Pyaz ki Chatni
(Indian onion chutney)
Serve pyaz ki chatni as a condiment for a variety of curries, rice dishes, breads, scrambled eggs. It is also the classic chutney served with tandoori chicken.
Podina Chatni
(Indian mint chutney)
Serve this refreshing mint chutney as a condiment for of curries, rice dishes, breads, scrambled eggs, pakora and other appetizers.
Pikliz
(Haitian spicy pickled vegetables)
This crunchy salad of cabbage, carrots and chiles is a relish served as a condiment or side dish at Haitian meals.
Pico de Gallo, or Salsa Fresca
(Mexican fresh tomato condiment)
Pico de gallo, or salsa fresca, is the basic salsa that is used as an all-purpose condiment in Mexico. There are innumerable variations, but here is a basic — and very tasty — version.
Pebre
(Chilean cilantro sauce for grilled meats)
Pebre is a spicy herb sauce commonly served in Chile as a condiment with grilled meats, poultry or seafood.
Pawpaw Chutney
(Caribbean papaya preserves)
Papaya chutney is a luscious tropical jam that makes good use of a fruit grown all over the Caribbean. Spread it on slices of bread or serve it alongside grilled or roasted chicken or pork.