ketchup

Red burger topping

Ketchup is a thick, sweet-tangy condiment made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices.

It's the default accompaniment to French fries, burgers, and hot dogs in American cuisine: Do you want ketchup with that?

The spelling catsup is an older variant now rarely seen.

Ketchup originated as a fermented fish sauce in Southeast Asia before evolving into its modern tomato-based form.

pairings

fries

Deep-fried potato strips

mac and cheese · tater tots · fish sticks · chicken nuggets · hot dog · hamburger · scrambled eggs · hash browns · corn dog · onion rings

tomato

Heinz

Major condiment manufacturer

red · vinegar · sugar · spices · homemade · organic · sun-dried · vine · tangy · sweetness

condiment

mustard

Tangy seed-paste condiment

topping · spread · aioli · barbecue · salsa · horseradish · tartar · sriracha · chutney · vinegar

fastfood

fries

Deep-fried potato strips

drive-thru · diner · combo · cheeseburger · onion rings · hash browns · corn dog · chicken tenders · food court · cafeteria

americana

barbecue

Slow-cook over coals

Fourth of July · baseball · grill · backyard · summer · classic · tradition · nostalgic · childhood · family

global

sambal

Southeast Asian chili condiment

German · fusion · variation

Categories
Opposites
condiment rivalry

ketchupmustard

Tangy seed-paste condiment

yellow mustard · Dijon mustard · mayonnaise · relish · hot sauce

culinary sophistication

ketchupaioli

Garlic-infused emulsified sauce

hollandaise · truffle oil · balsamic reduction · jus · demi-glace

Phrases
Family

ketchups

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G