sauces
Poured food toppings
Sauces is the plural of sauce—liquid or semi-liquid preparations that accompany food to add flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.
The chef prepared three sauces for the tasting menu.
In slang, to sauce or get sauced means to drink alcohol: He was pretty sauced by midnight.
Tomato-based condiment
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
chutney · salsa · pesto · tzatziki · horseradish · barbecue · sriracha · tapenade
Milk-thickened roux sauce
- velouteStock-based white sauce
- espagnoleStock-thickened classic sauce
- hollandaiseEmulsified butter-egg sauce
- tomateFrench word for red fruit
demi-glace · mornay · chasseur · roux · reduction · derivative · emulsion · fond
Seasoned tomato sauce
- bologneseHearty Italian meat sauce
- alfredoButtery parmesan pasta sauce
- carbonaraEgg-and-pork pasta
- raguItalian meat-based sauce
pesto · arrabbiata · puttanesca · vodka · primavera · amatriciana · pomodoro · cacio e pepe
Cooked sugar confection
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- butterscotchBrown sugar candy
- fudgeCreamy cooked confection
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
berry · fruit · custard · toffee · praline · dulce de leche · coulis · compote
Oil-and-sour sauce
- balsamic reductionSimmered vinegar concentrate
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- mignonetteFragrant flowering plant
- ponzuJapanese citrus soy sauce
chimichurri · salsa verde · ceviche · escabeche · tamarind · sumac · lemon butter
Cooked fat-flour paste
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- slurrySemifluid mixture of solids
- arrowrootDigestible tropical starch
- reductionMaking something smaller
liaison · egg yolk · cream · flour · vegetable puree · xanthan gum · nappe · consistency
Savory meat drippings sauce
- white gravyMilk-based pan sauce
- gibletFowl's edible organ
- jusNatural meat juices
- onion gravySauce thickened with alliums
mushroom gravy · sausage gravy · turkey gravy · beef gravy · chicken gravy · biscuits and gravy · poutine · roast
Thai-style chili condiment
- harissaNorth African chili paste
- sambalSoutheast Asian chili condiment
- chipotleSmoke-dried jalapeño pepper
- buffaloLarge North American bovine
gochujang · peri-peri · chili crisp · cayenne · habanero · jalapeno · ghost pepper · scotch bonnet
ketchup
Tomato-based condiment
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
aioli · chutney · salsa · pesto · tzatziki · horseradish · barbecue · sriracha · tapenade · guacamole
bechamel
Milk-thickened roux sauce
- velouteStock-based white sauce
- espagnoleStock-thickened classic sauce
- hollandaiseEmulsified butter-egg sauce
tomate · demi-glace · mornay · chasseur · roux · reduction · derivative · emulsion · fond · jus
marinara
Seasoned tomato sauce
ragu · pesto · arrabbiata · puttanesca · vodka · primavera · amatriciana · pomodoro · cacio e pepe · aglio e olio
caramel
Cooked sugar confection
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- butterscotchBrown sugar candy
- fudgeCreamy cooked confection
ganache · berry · fruit · custard · toffee · praline · dulce de leche · coulis · compote · sabayon
vinaigrette
Oil-and-sour sauce
- balsamic reductionSimmered vinegar concentrate
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- mignonetteFragrant flowering plant
ponzu · chimichurri · salsa verde · ceviche · escabeche · tamarind · sumac · lemon butter
roux
Cooked fat-flour paste
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- slurrySemifluid mixture of solids
- arrowrootDigestible tropical starch
reduction · liaison · egg yolk · cream · flour · vegetable puree · xanthan gum · nappe · consistency · emulsifier
brown gravy
Savory meat drippings sauce
- white gravyMilk-based pan sauce
- gibletFowl's edible organ
- jusNatural meat juices
onion gravy · mushroom gravy · sausage gravy · turkey gravy · beef gravy · chicken gravy · biscuits and gravy · poutine · roast · thanksgiving
sriracha
Thai-style chili condiment
- harissaNorth African chili paste
- sambalSoutheast Asian chili condiment
- chipotleSmoke-dried jalapeño pepper
buffalo · gochujang · peri-peri · chili crisp · cayenne · habanero · jalapeno · ghost pepper · scotch bonnet
- packaged foodschips, cookies, crackers, cereal, canned goods
- food productssnacks, snack foods, frozen foods, canned goods, dried foods
- food processor recipeshummus, pesto, salsa, nut butter, dips
- takeouttakeout, carryout, delivery driver, pizza delivery, delivery fee
- food extrasappetizers, dips, spreads, snacks, finger foods
- platingplating, garnish, garnishing, presentation, microgreens
saucesdry rubs
Waterless seasoning mixtures
seasoning blends · crusts · breadcrumbs · dustings · bark
- hot sauceSpicy liquid condiment
- tomato sauceCooked, seasoned puréed fruit
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
- flying saucerDisc-shaped alien vehicle
- pasta sauceSeasoned tomato topping