Sauces and Condiments

Basic Pastry Dough - Recipe

Let’s have a word with you people who are afraid of making pastry crusts. I've been there. We can get you through this and have you making tender, flaky crusts. It really isn't difficult, you just have to focus on a …

Onion Chutney - Recipe

When I was a freshman in college, I ate lunch at the many fine Indian restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island almost every day. This style of raw onion chutney was always on offer. Unfortunately, I’ve rarely seen it …

Banana Raita - Recipe

Raitas are a family of yogurt-based condiments that can go with just about any Indian dish, from street food to a sumptuous banquet. They make a cooling complement to a spicy dish. Unfortunately, only the cucumber …

Indian-Sichuan Pickle - Recipe

Tarragon Bechamel - Recipe

Vegetarian Nước Chấm - Recipe

Nước chấm is the quintessential Vietnamese dipping sauce made of fish sauce seasoned with sugar, lime juice, garlic and chiles. I use a little bit of kombu and soy sauce to infuse that oceanic, umami flavor that would …