Teriyaki sauce is arguably the best known Japanese condiment in the United States. It is versatile in that you can use it as a stir-fry sauce for vegetables or meat and its flavors are savory yet mild enough that it is usually popular with picky eaters. If you don’t have …
Barley malt syrup is a popular sweetener made from malted barley grain. It is often marketed as being healthier than other sweeteners and can provide a pleasant nutty flavor along with its sweetness. It is not always easy to find and is not always the best sweetening option. If your …
Sweet pickle relish is one of the most popular American condiments and is considered one of the three most important dressings for your popular cookout foods like hot dogs and hamburgers. It is right up there with ketchup and mustard. If you run out of it you can try one …
Ranch dressing is one of the most popular American condiments with a mild flavor that — in addition to being used on salads — is often used to dilute or mask pungent ingredients. Ranch dressing is easy to find and affordable in most places but if you are out of …
Soybean oil is one of the world’s most widely consumed cooking oils. It is usually affordable and easy to find but if you are out of it or don’t like the taste, there are some good alternatives available. Try one of the soybean oil substitutes below. Your best bet: Peanut …
Garlic is one of the world’s most popular seasonings. Its flavor is almost universally beloved but it does have a relatively short shelf life, which means that you may not keep a lot of it around. If you find yourself out of it, here are some good garlic substitutes: Your …
Palm oil is the bright red oil extracted from the fruit of the palm tree. It is distinct from the more neutrally colored and flavored palm kernel oil, which comes from the stone in the palm fruit. Palm oil’s color and intense, earthy and nutty flavor profile make it difficult …
Tzatziki is the yogurt-based sauce that is most often associated with Greek food but is actually a version of an Indian sauce called raita. Tzatziki is a great condiment if you are making kebabs or souvlaki at home. If you are out of the premade stuff, here are some options …