Sauces - quick and easy recipes - page 26

Sweet pickle relish on a hot dog? Not for me: I want heat! Essentially a salsa, this relish works on a whole range of casual foods besides franks—nachos, burgers, tacos, you name it. Since this recipe makes a lot, you’ll be able to extend your condiment adventure into next season, slightly perspiring all through the cold months.

Fresh, bright, and easy, this mango salsa recipe gets both crunch and a little kick from diced red onion and tomato. It’s great sprinkled on a salad, spooned over grilled fish or chicken, or as a topping for tacos, nachos, or salmon burgers.

This bacon compote is versatile. Spoon some onto pizza along with jalapeños and red onions or try it as a meaty nacho topping, even toast a bagel and top with cream cheese and bacon compote—it’s fantastic.

Rémoulade is a classic mayo-based accompaniment for Creole-style fried seafood. We gave the Louisiana standby a touch of Asian character via soy sauce and a little chopped cilantro. Serve it with grilled or fried shrimp, or on grilled salmon burgers.

This salsa is a classic with a twist of sweetness thanks to mango. It’s an easy, go-to recipe that’s perfect for a party, or as an afternoon snack staple—try it with our easy crab cake recipe. This salsa is a little on the hot side, so don’t be shy about adjusting accordingly. Happy chip dipping and taco topping!

Since Sriracha as we know and love it is fermented, tagging this bold-tasting hot sauce made with red Fresno chiles as such is technically a misnomer. Still, giving the chiles a 15-minute session in the stovetop smoker gives the finished sauce enough grounding and complexity to be worthy of the name. Special equipment: You’ll need a stovetop smoker.

Food writer and cooking teacher Nadine Abensur introduced us to this superpunchy pestolike sauce from North Africa in her book The Cranks Bible: A Timeless Collection of Vegetarian Recipes. Chermoula is delicious with grilled fish and grilled or steamed vegetables, a secret flavor weapon for making healthy stuff taste great. Game plan: Chermoula is best right out of the food processor, but it will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge.

This handy Vietnamese sauce does double duty as a dip for fried foods and a dressing for cold salads, such as this one with grilled shrimp. The sauce is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with fish-sauce umami and a little spike of heat. To tone down the fire, seed the chiles before mincing. For more intensity, double the amount of fish sauce and omit the water.

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