A condiment is sauce or seasoning added to food to impart a particular flavor or, in some cultures, to complement the dish. They may also be dry, such as a mixture of herbs and seasonings. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving packets (sachets), like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals. Condiments are usually applied by the diner. Condiments are sometimes added prior to serving, for example a sandwich made with ketchup or mustard. Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture to the food; barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, marmite are examples.
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Examples
Roast meat
Some condiments are traditionally served with a particular type of roasted meat in a Sunday roast:
Meat | Condiment |
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Beef | Horseradish sauce |
Mustard | |
Lamb | Mint sauce |
Redcurrant jelly | |
Pork | Apple sauce |
Mustard | |
Chicken | Bread sauce |
Apple Jelly | |
Turkey | Cranberry sauce |
Gallery
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Packets of duck sauce
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Common Chinese condiments: soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, white pepper
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American Steak sauce
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Sriracha chili sauces
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A tube of prepared wasabi
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A jar of Shichimi
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A jar of mayonnaise