If you look back in history, you would know that sauces are as old as the proper civilizations of mankind. However, the records found that the first-ever sauce was made in the ancient Roman empire in the 3rd century BC. Since that period a lot of sauces have been made and thousands of modifications have been brought to them. But the purpose of sauces remained the same, making the food delicious and more tasteful.
From soy sauce which is an iconic part of almost every Chinese dish and is now used in other traditional and fast food dishes as well to Devil’s steak sauce which is widely used in grilling, every sauce has the primary function to transform food. If you have the ability to use sauces in the right amount and the right dishes, you can become a good culinarian.
Close your eyes and imagine you are eating some foods like barbeque, pasta, steaks, pizza, or burger, etc. without any sauce. Only the imagination is enough to tell you how worse it would taste. You might not want to eat them in such a manner. Sauces are the main reason behind the success of many foods.
Following are some sauces that can make your food more flavorful, appealing, tasteful, and tantalizing.
Soy Sauce
The first name to come to everyone’s mind upon listening to the word sauce is soy sauce. With a variety of flavors and tastes, soy sauce is the iconic representative of sauces all across the world. Once there was a time when it was only associated with Chinese food and considered as a must part of these foods. But now along with the Chinese, it has earned the great reputation of being a part of Asian, Indian, and Thai dishes.
Versatility reaches its peak when you talk about soy sauce. From sushi to rice, and spaghetti to meat it can be used in any dish as a marinade, cooking medium, or served as table condiment as well. Tasting differently in every region of the world this sauce can be easily made at home. It is formed by the fermented pastes of soybeans, roasted grains, brine, and Aspergillus. Other ingredients can also be added according to your taste.
Devil’s Steak Sauce
It would be hard for you to find someone who doesn’t like steaked meat of any type. Many people prefer steaked chicken, mutton, and beef over the meat cooked by some other method, as it is tastier and contains fewer calories. But the addition of sauce is necessary to make it tantalizing. Devil’s steak sauce is one of the most iconic sauces used for that purpose.
Its name devil is not due to any bad reason, it is due to the sharp red color it has. The best thing about it is that it can be cooked in 20 to 25 minutes. If you have finished the preparations, it can be cooked in less than 15 minutes. The main ingredients are raspberry jam, tomato sauce, and other common spices.
Ponzu Vinaigrette
If you have not found anything yet that can excite you to eat healthy vegetables that are necessary for health, then you should give a try to Ponzu. This is a specialized salad dressing and sauce that can transform vegetables into a delicious and tantalizing mixture.
Other than that, it is a multi-purpose sauce as well. You can use it with rice, roasted salmon, cold noodles, and marinade or finishing sauce. It can be stored for more than four days in your fridge.
Chile Crisp
The best ever gift for spice lovers, this sauce is a combination of crispy red chilies and garlic. This crispy and spicy condiment has the immense power to tantalize the laziest dinners of you including mashed eggs, boiled potatoes, or fried chicken pieces. Just pour a spoon of it over your meal and enjoy the spiciest version of every dish.
Above are some top-rated sauces in Pakistan and all over the world that have proven immense food transforming powers. No matter what you are eating, these sauces can make it your favorite dish by enhancing its taste and flavor.