Simple syrup is one of the most basic yet surprisingly useful ingredients in a cook’s toolkit. Traditionally made by dissolving sugar in water, it is most commonly associated with cocktails, […]
Category: Condiments
Filipino Adobo Marinade
Filipino adobo marinade is one of the world’s great savory flavor systems. At its most traditional, it combines vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves to create a […]
Spicy Pickled Raisins
Spicy pickled raisins are raisins that have been rehydrated in a sweet-sour vinegar syrup flavored with warm spices and often a touch of chile heat. The result is a condiment […]
Pickled Jalapenos
Pickled jalapeños are fresh jalapeño peppers preserved in a vinegar-based brine, typically containing salt, sugar, garlic, and spices. The pickling process softens the peppers slightly while preserving their distinctive grassy, […]
Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a simple Italian tomato sauce traditionally made from tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs such as basil or oregano. Unlike long-simmered Sunday gravies or meat sauces, marinara […]
A.1. Sauce
A.1. Sauce is a tangy, savory brown sauce traditionally associated with steak, but its true strength may be as a sandwich condiment. Made from a blend of tomato purée, vinegar, […]
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Roasted tomatillo salsa verde is a bright, smoky, tangy Mexican sauce made primarily from roasted tomatillos, chiles, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Roasting transforms the naturally tart tomatillos, adding sweetness, […]
Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Ginger-scallion sauce is a deceptively simple condiment made primarily from finely minced fresh ginger, sliced scallions, salt, and hot oil. Depending on the variation, it may also include soy sauce, […]
Ssamjang
Ssamjang (쌈장) is a thick, savory Korean condiment traditionally served with ssam—leaf wraps of lettuce, perilla leaves, rice, grilled meat, and vegetables. At its core, it’s a blend of doenjang […]
Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are onions cooked slowly over moderate-to-low heat until their natural sugars and amino acids undergo a series of browning reactions, transforming them from sharp, pungent vegetables into a […]
Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is a creamy American condiment made from a base of mayonnaise, buttermilk, and herbs, typically including dill, parsley, chives, garlic, onion, and black pepper. While it’s best known […]
Capers
Capers are the unopened flower buds of Capparis spinosa, a thorny shrub native to the Mediterranean region. After harvesting, the buds are cured in salt, brine, or occasionally vinegar, transforming […]