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A type of condiment that is somewhat similar to the Chile Sauces produced in countries such as Mexico and the U.S.

A traditional Mexican sauce or marinade of Mayan origin, that is made by grinding annato seeds with spices, chiles, and added to other ingredients such as fruit to create a mild red paste used to flavor foods.

A cooking ingredient, made from the tropical tamarind fruit, originating in North Africa and Asia, which is used as a seasoning for meat, chutney, curry dishes and pickled fish.

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A fruit-based confectionery common to Spanish speaking regions that is made from quince fruit, sugar and water that is cooked together to become a thick syrup.

An Italian olive paste, used as a food spread or sauce, that is made with green olives pureed and mixed with olive oil, anchovies, capers, lemon juice, vinegar, red chiles, garlic and assorted herbs and seasonings.

A thick tasty paste made from ground peanuts that is used as a food spread or as an ingredient in recipes.

Types of seasonings that are popular in Mexico and the Philippines made from a mixture of ground chiles, herbs and vinegar.

A paste made from crushed roasted chiles, which is used as a seasoning in many Thai sauces, soups and dishes.

A highly spiced, spreadable meat paste traditionally made of pork, goose or duck, but also fish and rabbit.

A group of traditional Mexican pastes that are made into sauces that range in flavor from delicately spicy to very rich and spicy.

A thick nutritious paste made from a base of steamed and crushed soybeans, barley and/or rice, which are then fermented and aged for as little as a few months or as long as three years.

A rich creamy paste, made from sesame seeds and sesame oil, which is used to enrich the flavor and texture of many Middle Eastern sweet and savory dishes.

A food presentation material, semi-firm in texture, that is made of finely ground almonds or almond paste, sugar, and egg whites.

Various marinade and a spice mixtures that are made into seasoned pastes to be used as a rub, a marinade or a seasoning for a variety of foods before they are grilled or roasted.

A sweet-flavored paste or chutney-like sauce that is made with uncooked fruits, nuts and seasonings....

A fish paste made from anchovies and sardines. It is used as a topping for a French onion tart, referred to as a pissaladière, which is similar to a pizza or a savory pie.

A paste prepared with equal quantities of flour and butter that are kneaded together. It is used as a thickener that can be stirred into a hot sauce or soup.

An olive paste or puree that is made from blending anchovies, capers, garlic, and olives. Either green or black olives can be used to make the Tapenade, which may also include other ingredients such as tuna, almonds, and selected spices.

A paste that is made up of a mixture of ground chiles, salt and brown sugar. It is generally served with rice and curried dishes and is used as a condiment or a side dish.