Prompt: Condiments

[runpunkrun]

Happy 2024, folks! Our prompt for January is condiments. Think dips, dressings, syrups, sauces, jams, and jellies. Sweet or savory.

To fill this prompt, you can:

1. Slide into the comments of this post and share a link to a recipe, product, or resource and why you like it.
2. Write up a favorite recipe and post it to the comm.
3. Post a review of a related product or cookbook to the comm.
4. Try someone's recipe and reply to their post (or comment) with any changes you made and how it turned out.

Monthly prompts are only for inspiration and not a requirement. You can post whatever you like to the comm whenever you like as long as it meets the community guidelines.

Here's what's going on in the comments:

• Red Boat Fish Sauce from sonia
• a salad dressing for fruits from harmonic_tabby
• Chilli oil from mific

Comments

[sonia]

Thank you for continuing to come up with monthly prompts for us, runpunkrun! Happy 2024!

My rec is Red Boat Fish Sauce, made from anchovies. A Vietnamese friend who is an awesome cook introduced me to it, and I've been adding a little bit to savory dishes ever since. It makes food more flavorful without being overwhelming, and does a good job of compensating for not adding onions, garlic, or peppers to my cooking.

Their FAQ says, "manufactured in-house, meaning there are no other allergens or cross-contamination besides fish." Also, "Are your products gluten-free? Yes. Our sauces do not contain any wheat or wheat by-products and are produced in a gluten-free facility."

[runpunkrun]

I've got Red Boat Fish Sauce in my fridge right now! We've only been using it in stirfry but maybe I'll experiment with putting a few drops in other savory foods. I can't eat soy sauce (or peppers), so I'm always looking for ways to add more umami.

Happy 2024!