Variety of Global Sauces
Sauces from around the world provide variety to one’s palate. When peering into a select category like gravy or chutney, each culture prepares them differently. The best way to expand culinary horizons is to explore and test new ingredients, seasonings, herbs, and sauces never tasted before. Some of the most popular sauces globally include ketchup, pesto, chimichurri, harissa, salsa di noci, romesco sauce, almond tarator, beurre blanc, mayonnaise, sweet and sour sauce, amatriciana sauce, hot sauce, béchamel sauce, peri peri sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Regional favorites include Andalouse from Belgium and Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce from Thailand.
Hot Sauce Worldwide
Hot Sauce is undoubtedly the most popular and ubiquitously consumed sauce around the world. Hot Sauce contains made made from chili peppers and depending on the other ingredients, the heat varies from mild sauce to very hot tasting sauce such as Trinidad Scorpion Sauce.
Middle Eastern Sauces
Sauces in Middle Eastern cuisine include: 1) Muhammara – Hot pepper dip from Syrian cuisine 2) Sahawiq – Yemeni hot sauce 3) Toum – A garlic sauce common in the Levant.
HP Sauce Mystery
HP Sauce is a British condiment that has been around for over 100 years. It is a brown sauce made from a base of vinegar, molasses, and chilies. It is often used as a condiment or added to other dishes to enhance their flavor.
Mother Sauces and Variations
The five mother sauces are the basis of all classical sauces. In the culinary arts, the term "mother sauce" refers to any one of five basic sauces, which are the starting points for making various secondary sauces.
America’s Iconic Sauces
America’s most famous sauce is Tabasco, known for its unique blend of aged red peppers, salt, and vinegar. Another famous hot sauce from America is Huy Fong Sriracha.
America’s Favorite Sauces
America’s number one best-selling condiment is salsa, and the new number one hot sauce is Sriracha. Frank’s RedHot follows as the second most popular American hot sauce.