These sauces and condiments you should always have in your fridge

Soy sauce

An essential ingredient in Asian cuisine, soy sauce is rich in umami, that famous savory flavor that enhances dishes. Whether for marinating, seasoning sautéed vegetables or drizzling over a bowl of rice, it's always ready to intensify flavors. Choose light soy sauce for lighter sauces, and the darker version if you like stronger tastes!

How to cook instant noodles? quick recipe with beef and mushrooms!

Chicken drumsticks with a japanese marinade

Japanese cucumber salad

Mustard

Classic, but always useful, mustard is perfect for spicing up vinaigrettes, marinating meat, or accompanying grilled meats. Its creamy texture and potency make it a must-have. What's more, it's an ideal base for creating other sauces like honey mustard.

Tomato and feta quiche, the vegetarian meal perfect for a picnic!

Honey and old style mustard baked chicken

Vinaigrette, the quick and easy recipe to accompany your salad!

Ketchup

If you think ketchup is just for fries, think again! This versatile condiment can also be used as a base for barbecue sauces, to accompany homemade burgers- in short, it's a must-have!

French tacos

Red beans vegetarian cheeseburger - video recipe!

Spiro dogs - homemade hot dogs

Mayonnaise

What would a sandwich or potato salad be without a good mayonnaise? This creamy, classic condiment lends itself to additions like garlic, lemon or fresh herbs for even more flavor. For a lighter version, think homemade mayonnaise made with olive oil, or hard-boiled eggs (find the recipe right here).

Light, oil-free hard-boiled egg mayonnaise! perfect when you can't eat raw eggs!

Eggless mayonnaise

Tuna onigiri, the little japanese triangular rice sandwich - おにぎり

Pesto

Pesto, traditionally made with basil, pine nuts and Parmesan, is a versatile sauce. It can be spread on bread, mixed with pasta or served with grilled vegetables. You can also vary it with pistachio pestos, zucchini pestos, and even using parsley! :-)

Homemade green pesto - pesto alla genovese

Easy savory new york roll with pesto and cream cheese with 4 ingredients

Burger italian style : pesto, mozzarella and sundried tomatoes

Hot sauces

For those who like to spice up their dishes, hot sauces are a must. These condiments add character and a welcome kick of heat to any meal!

• Sriracha: The star of Thai street food tables, this sauce made from fermented chillies is mild and sweet, with a spiciness that rises slowly but surely. Perfect for a bowl of noodles, eggs or even pizza, it has become a global must-have.
• Harissa: Originally from the Maghreb, harissa is a paste of red chillies blended with spices such as cumin and caraway. It's rich and fragrant, ideal for accompanying couscous, marinating meats or even spicing up a simple tomato sauce.
• Tabasco: A classic among classics, this American sauce made from red chillies aged in oak barrels adds an acidic spiciness, perfect for cocktails (such as Bloody Mary), oysters, or to give a kick to soups and stews.

Zucchini skewers with a delicious, spicy asian sauce

Bibimbap, the traditional korean dish

Chicken tagine, lemon and olives (super easy to make!)

Barbecue sauce

Rich, slightly sweet and smoky, barbecue sauce is perfect for grilling. Use it as a marinade for ribs, a sauce for burgers, sandwiches or even to dip nuggets!

Maxi grilled cheese sandwich: cheddar, shredded chicken, avocado, bacon

Homemade barbecue sauce and chicken barbecue

Pulled chicken sandwiches with dr. pepper barbecue sauce

Tahini sauce

Tahini, a sesame paste, is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is an essential ingredient in hummus and can also be transformed into a creamy sauce for vegetables or salads. Its slightly nutty taste adds a gourmet touch to any dish.

Candied lemon hummus for even more delicate flavors

Creamy lebanese hummus - video recipe!

Baba ganoush, the delicious lebanese eggplant spread

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The world tour in 9 emblematic sauces

If you are one of those who believe that a good sauce can work magic on any dish, get ready for a flavorful journey. From the most exotic corners of South Korea to the grills of Argentina, these 9 sauces are authentic emblems of their cultures and have the power to transform any meal into a feast.

And you, which sauce do you always have in your fridge? Tell us in comments!