Cooking Basics ~ Do You Have a Favorite Condiment?
Been dining out in American restaurants for practically all my life; and there are always two condiments you can find on any table: mustard and ketchup (or catsup). That’s what I thought, until I started traveling to various states in the United States.
When I got to Texas, I noticed that, in addition to mustard and ketchup, many restaurants have pickled jalapeno slices in a jar on the table and you can always ask for salsa. Texans, have Tex-Mex fusion cuisine and they eat salsa with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My taste buds are not fussy; so now that we live in Texas, it was easy to make the adjustment and use jalapenos or salsa as my “extra flavor enhancer” or condiment.
♦ Did a little research to discover what people around the world use as condiments. Ever try Monkey Gland Sauce? It’s popular in South Africa.
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NOTE: This post doesn’t really provide cooking tips. It’s about what people like to use to dress up food that’s already been cooked. But! Since I have a post series at this site, I included it with the grouping for “Cooking Basics” because it is food-related. See list below.
Condiments From Around the World
Represent Tunisia! Frontier Organic Seasoning, Harissa, 1.9 Ounce |
Represent South Africa! Steers Sauces Monkey Gland (375ml) |
Represent Korea! SAUERKRAUT KMCHI ORG |
Represent India! Stonewall Kitchen Our Chutney Collection (4 pc Collection) |
Represent China! Huy Fong Sambal Oelek Ground Fresh Chili Paste (Large 18 oz Jars) 2 Pack |
Represent United Kingdom! HP Brown Sauce Handy Pack – 285g – Pack of 2 (285gs x 2) |
Represent Georgia, Eastern Europe! Marneuli Red Tkemali Classic Plum Sauce |
This relish originates in Serbia! Granny’s Secret Ajvar Roasted Pepper, 550 Gram |
Scandinavians love this! Lingonberry Preserves by Felix 14.5 ounce (Pack of 2) |
The Japanese have been eating this for centuries. S&B Premium Wasabi Paste in Tube, 1.52 Ounce |
Check Out My Other Posts in the “Cooking Basics” Series
Cooking Terms: Indian Tempering
Create Your Own Regional Feasts of India
Eat Like the French!
How to Cook Everything – Emphasis on the Greens
Spice Spotlight: Saffron, Cardamon, Curry and Turmeric
Stock Your Kitchen Cabinet with Exotic Spices
Do you have a certain condiment where you live that you like to put on your food or that everbody likes to put on their food? Ketchup? Jalapenos? Whatever?
Interesting Link:
Advice from Dr. Axe. The 20 Best & Worst Condiments for Health (Glad hot sauce and salsa are on the list.)
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This is such a fun way to travel – eating your way across the world! Truly condiments and sauces make the food. Thanks for sharing these with us – and I am so relieved to realize that Monkey Gland sauce does not really include monkeys. :)