Condiments

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of spicy spreadable pork sausage from Italy

  • The chef used 'nduja, a spicy spreadable pork sausage, as a key ingredient in his pasta dish.
  • I tried 'nduja for the first time at the local Italian deli and it was so delicious!
  • Have you ever had 'nduja on pizza? It's bomb!
  • Her words were like 'nduja, spreading quickly and leaving a fiery impact on everyone around her.

noun a sauce or marinade used in Argentine and Uruguayan cuisine, typically made with parsley, garlic, vinegar, and oil

  • The chimichurri sauce served with the grilled steak was a perfect complement to the dish.
  • I can't get enough of that chimichurri on my steak, it's so flavorful!
  • Dude, have you tried the chimichurri at that new steakhouse? It's bomb!
  • Her words were like a tangy chimichurri, adding flavor to the conversation.

noun a spicy North African paste made from chili peppers, garlic, olive oil, and spices

  • The chef prepared a traditional North African dish using a blend of spices, including harissa.
  • I love adding a dollop of harissa to my scrambled eggs for an extra kick of flavor.
  • This harissa sauce is fire - it's got just the right amount of heat!
  • Her passion for cooking was like a jar of harissa - intense and full of flavor.

noun a type of hot sauce or chili sauce made from a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt

  • The chef used a small amount of sriracha to add a hint of spiciness to the dish.
  • I love putting sriracha on my eggs in the morning for an extra kick.
  • This sriracha is fire - it's so good!
  • Her personality is like sriracha - bold and spicy.

pho

noun a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (usually beef or chicken)

  • Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat.
  • Let's go grab some pho for lunch, I'm craving it!
  • I could eat pho every day, it's so dang good!
  • The atmosphere in the restaurant was like a bowl of pho - warm, comforting, and inviting.