Dressings
Chermoula (North African Herb & Spice Marinade)
Bright, Garlicky Sauce for Fish, Chicken, and Veggies Chermoula is a classic North African sauce-marinade packed with fresh herbs, garlic, warm spices, and...
Tag: Seafood
Dips
Italian Salsa Verde (Parsley–Caper Herb Sauce)
Italian Salsa Verde is a zesty green sauce made with fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. It’s punchy, aromatic, and adds instant brightness to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, seafood, and sandwiches.
Dips
Shatta (Egyptian Chili Sauce)
Shatta is a punchy Egyptian chili sauce that’s fresh, fiery, and citrusy. Made with red chilies, garlic, lemon, and vinegar, it’s a staple table sauce across Egypt—perfect with grilled meats and fish, falafel, shawarma, eggs, and roasted veggies.
Dressings
Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Nuoc Cham is Vietnam’s essential dipping sauce—perfectly balancing salty fish sauce, bright lime, gentle sweetness, and a touch of heat. It’s the go-to accompaniment for spring rolls, grilled meats, noodle salads, and crispy pancakes.
Dips
Mint-Coriander Chutney (Indian Green Chutney)
Mint-Coriander Chutney is a bright, zesty Indian condiment made with fresh cilantro, mint, green chilies, lemon, and warm spices. It’s the essential green dip for chaat, kebabs, samosas, sandwiches, and grilled dishes—refreshing, aromatic, and versatile.
Dips
Lemon–Dill Piccata Sauce
Also known as a lemon–dill variation of piccata, this zesty pan sauce combines fresh lemon, briny capers, and fragrant dill. It’s quick to make and elevates everything from seared salmon and roasted chicken to asparagus and new potatoes.
Dips
Aioli (Provençal Garlic Emulsion)
Aioli is a thick, garlicky sauce from Provence traditionally made by emulsifying garlic and olive oil with salt. Modern versions often add egg yolk for stability and creaminess. It’s incredible with seafood platters, grilled vegetables, fries, and sandwiches.
Glazes
Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese Fruity Worcestershire-Style Sauce)
Tonkatsu Sauce is a thick, tangy-sweet Japanese condiment with umami depth—think a fruity take on Worcestershire. It’s perfect over pork or chicken katsu, croquettes, shrimp fry, and sandwiches, and doubles as a dip for fries.
Dips
Peanut Satay Sauce (Indonesian–Malaysian Peanut Sauce)
Peanut Satay Sauce is a classic Southeast Asian condiment that’s creamy, nutty, and balanced with sweetness, heat, and tang. Traditionally served with grilled satay skewers, it’s also fantastic with noodles, grain bowls, and fresh veggies.
Dips
Ginger Scallion Sauce (Chinese Aromatic Allium Sauce)
Ginger Scallion Sauce is a bright, savory Chinese condiment made by blooming fresh scallions and ginger with hot oil. Salty, aromatic, and versatile, it’s a staple with poached chicken, dumplings, noodles, rice, and grilled vegetables.