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Sauces and Condiments of the World Trivia Word Search

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This classic French brown sauce simmers onions, mustard, and white wine, and is named after a person.

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This Chilean condiment blends cilantro, garlic, chili, and oil into a fresh, herby topping.

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This fiery Portuguese and African chili sauce, its name meaning 'pepper pepper,' is a staple on grilled chicken.

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This Jamaican marinade of allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers gives grilled meat its signature heat.

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This brunch dish of poached eggs and ham is topped with a rich butter-and-egg sauce, named for a diner at a New York hotel.

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This French sauce whisks wine, shallots, and cold butter into a silky emulsion; its name means 'white butter': beurre _ _ _ _ _.

BLANC

This Peruvian and Bolivian yellow chili sauce brings heat to potatoes and grilled meats.

AJI

This Roman pasta sauce of egg, cheese, and cured pork contains no cream despite its creamy look.

CARBONARA

This fiery Thai-style hot sauce, popularized by a rooster-labeled bottle, is made from chili, garlic, and vinegar.

SRIRACHA

This rich, dark Mexican sauce can include chocolate, chilies, and dozens of other ingredients.

MOLE

This chunky Mexican dip of mashed avocado, lime, and cilantro is a party staple.

GUACAMOLE

This tangy French mustard-and-herb sauce is folded into cold poached chicken or fish.

RAVIGOTE

This Nigerian green pepper stew, also called designer stew, is cooked down in bleached palm oil.

AYAMASE

This smooth white French sauce is built from a butter-and-flour roux enriched with milk.

BECHAMEL

This whipped Lebanese garlic sauce becomes fluffy and white through slow emulsification with oil.

TOUM

This Korean dipping paste blends fermented soybean and chili pastes with sesame oil for grilled meat wraps.

SSAMJANG

This smooth British condiment combines a grated pungent root with vinegar and dairy for a sharp bite alongside roast beef.

CREAM

This Scandinavian brown gravy is built from pan drippings and cream, served with meatballs.

BRUNSAS

This tangy red sauce of ketchup and horseradish is classically served alongside chilled shrimp.

COCKTAIL

Named for the pestle used to grind it, this raw Indonesian chili paste is little more than crushed red chilies and salt.

OELEK

This vibrant Italian sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese is traditionally ground with a mortar.

PESTO

This Korean fermented chili paste brings sweet heat to bibimbap and many stews.

GOCHUJANG

This sweet or savory Indian condiment made from fruit, spices, and vinegar is often paired with curry.

CHUTNEY

This Chinese fermented black bean seasoning adds a salty, funky depth to stir-fries.

DOUCHI

This creamy French sauce blends butter, shallots, tarragon, and egg yolk, a classic partner for steak.

BEARNAISE

This nutty, thick Chinese paste is ground from toasted white seeds used throughout Asian cooking.

SESAME

This fermented Italian anchovy sauce, aged in barrels, still flavors coastal Amalfi cooking today.

COLATURA

This Polish condiment mixes grated horseradish with beets for a sharp, earthy relish.

CWIKLA

This dark, tangy sauce gets its complex flavor from fermented anchovies and tamarind; its name honors an English county: Worcester_ _ _ _ _.

SHIRE

This Belgian sauce, popular with fries, blends mayonnaise with tomato paste and diced sweet peppers.

ANDALOUSE

This Argentine mayonnaise-based sauce mixes in ketchup for a pink, tangy dip.

GOLF

This Israeli condiment of pickled mango relish adds tang to falafel and shawarma.

AMBA

This Thai chili sauce, ground with a mortar and pestle, ranges from mild to blazing hot.

NAMPHRIK

This fresh Mexican salsa of diced tomato, onion, and chili takes its name from the phrase for 'rooster's beak.'

PICO

This sweet, salty Chinese sauce made from fermented soybeans is often brushed on Peking duck.

HOISIN

This Argentine and Peruvian relish of chopped onion, tomato, and pepper tops grilled meats.

CRIOLLA

This Italian herb condiment of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest is sprinkled over osso buco.

GREMOLATA

This Laotian fermented fish paste is a pungent staple seasoning in Lao cooking.

PADAEK

This French sauce thickens a light white stock with a roux, forming one of the five mother sauces.

VELOUTE

This Southeast Asian chili paste, its name meaning 'ground' or 'crushed,' comes in countless regional versions.

SAMBAL

This garlicky Provençal emulsion is essentially a garlic-infused version of mayonnaise.

AIOLI

This cool Greek yogurt sauce is mixed with cucumber, garlic, and dill.

TZATZIKI

This chopped pickle-based condiment is a classic topping for hot dogs and burgers.

RELISH

This bright green Mexican sauce is made from tomatillos rather than red tomatoes.

VERDE

This Filipino fermented fish or shrimp paste is a salty, pungent staple condiment.

BAGOONG

This Amazonian Brazilian sauce is made from the boiled, detoxified juice of a starchy root.

TUCUPI

This garlicky Provençal sauce, colored deep orange with chili and saffron, tops fish soup.

ROUILLE

This spicy North African chili paste, popular in Tunisia, often includes roasted peppers and caraway.

HARISSA

This Middle Eastern condiment is a smooth paste made from ground toasted sesame seeds.

TAHINI

This Libyan-Jewish chili-garlic paste is stirred into soup, its name built on the Hebrew word for pepper: pilpel-_ _ _ _ _.

CHUMA

This spicy, numbing Sichuan seasoning blends chili oil with tongue-tingling peppercorns.

MALA

This salty, pungent Filipino fish sauce is drizzled over grilled fish and vegetable dishes.

PATIS

This creamy French sauce adds capers, pickles, and herbs to a mayonnaise base for fried fish.

TARTARE

This sharp Japanese green paste is traditionally grated from a knobby rhizome and served with sushi.

WASABI

This thickened pan sauce, often made from meat drippings, is poured over mashed potatoes.

GRAVY

This tangy, dark British condiment sits on café tables next to ketchup, favored with a full fried breakfast.

BROWN

This fiery Puerto Rican vinegar-based hot sauce is often bottled with peppers steeping inside.

PIQUE

This Cuban citrus-and-garlic marinade, made with sour orange, tenderizes pork before roasting.

MOJO

This rich Italian meat-and-tomato ragù is named for the city where it originated.

BOLOGNESE

This sweet, thick Indonesian soy sauce is far darker and syrupier than the East Asian standard.

KECAP

This simple Italian tomato sauce of garlic, olive oil, and herbs takes its name from a word for sailors.

MARINARA

This Georgian walnut sauce, spiced and garlicky, is drizzled over chicken and vegetables.

SATSIVI

This bright Yucatecan sauce of sour orange and habanero is a fiery table condiment in Mexico.

XNIPEC

This salty Japanese paste of fermented soybeans forms the base of a traditional breakfast soup.

MISO

This rich, creamy emulsion of oil and egg yolk forms the base for tartare and remoulade sauces.

MAYO

This classic French sauce simmers mushrooms, shallots, and white wine into a rich pan reduction.

CHASSEUR

This Vietnamese dipping sauce blends fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chili for spring rolls.

NUOCCHAM

This ancient Roman fermented fish sauce was the umami seasoning of its day, prized across the empire.

GARUM

This pungent yellow condiment is made from ground seeds and often paired with hot dogs.

MUSTARD

This cooling Indian yogurt condiment, mixed with cucumber or spices, tames the heat of a fiery curry.

RAITA

This Southeast Asian fermented fish sauce is the salty backbone of Vietnamese and Thai cooking.

NUOCMAM

This Colombian tomato-and-scallion sofrito-style sauce is a staple table condiment.

HOGAO

This tangy Georgian plum sauce is traditionally served with grilled meats and dumplings.

TKEMALI

This Korean fermented soybean paste is earthier and saltier than its Japanese cousin.

DOENJANG

This peanut-based Indonesian sauce is served with grilled skewers of marinated meat.

SATAY

This West African sauce simmers ground melon seeds into a thick, nutty stew base.

EGUSI

This butter-and-Parmesan sauce for fettuccine is named after a Roman restaurateur who popularized it.

ALFREDO

This Danish mustard-and-pickle relish sauce is a beloved topping for hot dogs, distinct from its French tartare-like cousin.

REMOULADE

This dark, tangy American condiment made from tomatoes, raisins, and spices is a classic table companion for grilled beef.

STEAK

This spicy Georgian paste of ground chili, garlic, and herbs is a staple table condiment alongside khachapuri.

ADJIKA

This South African cooked chutney-style sauce is a traditional companion to curries and braaied meats.

BLATJANG

This Greek dip blends mashed potato or bread with garlic and olive oil into a thick paste.

SKORDALIA

This fiery green Yemeni paste of chili, herbs, and spices is served alongside flatbread.

ZHUG

This Filipino and Latin American cooking method or sauce relies on vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce or citrus.

ADOBO

This Malaysian fish sauce from the country's east coast is used much like its Thai counterpart.

BUDU

This Chinese sweet-and-savory glaze, made from fermented soybeans, coats barbecued pork.

CHASHAO

This Japanese citrus-based dipping sauce combines soy sauce with the juice of a tart citrus fruit.

PONZU

This uncooked Argentine herb sauce for grilled meat is called 'Chimi-_ _ _ _ _ _.'

CHURRI

This Spanish and Latin American base of slow-cooked onions, garlic, and peppers underlies countless dishes.

SOFRITO

This Ghanaian black pepper sauce is cooked in oil with dried fish or shrimp, ginger, and hot peppers.

SHITO

This deep brown French sauce is built from a long-simmered veal stock reduction.

ESPAGNOLE

This general Spanish word for 'sauce' now refers to a chunky tomato-and-chili mixture served with chips.

SALSA

This Catalan sauce combines roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and toasted almonds or hazelnuts.

ROMESCO

This spicy orange-red sauce coats chicken wings named for the upstate New York city where it was invented.

BUFFALO

This Ethiopian spiced chili paste, deep red and pungent, seasons stews called wats.

BERBERE

This bright red hot sauce, aged in oak barrels on a Louisiana island, is made from just three ingredients.

TABASCO

This smoky, sweet American sauce is brushed on ribs and brisket at the grill.

BARBECUE

This thick tomato condiment began as an Asian fish-based sauce before evolving into today's familiar version.

KETCHUP

This sweet Japanese glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar is used to marinate grilled meat and fish.

TERIYAKI

This Syrian dip blends roasted red peppers with walnuts, breadcrumbs, and pomegranate molasses.

MUHAMMARA

This Cantonese dipping sauce is a chopped, oil-cooked paste of a spicy root and a long green onion, served with poached chicken.

SCALLION

This French cold sauce mixes mayonnaise with chopped hard-boiled egg, herbs, and capers.

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