Spreads

Toum is an authentic Lebanese and Syrian garlic paste. It is made with whole garlic cloves, which are slowly crushed using a mortar and pestle, or nowadays simply ground in a food processor. During this process, oil (preferably neutral oil such as... READ MORE

Lunumiris is a flavorful Sri Lankan staple that is traditionally served as a condiment accompanying egg hoppers, a typical breakfast dish. In Sinhala language, lunu means onions, while miris means chili, referri... READ MORE

Guacamole is a world-famous buttery delicacy dating back all the way to the Aztec empire of the 1500s. It’s a healthy blend of ripe, mashed avocados, onions, chiles, optional tomatillos and selected seasonings such as sea salt and coriander.... READ MORE

This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nut... READ MORE

A staple breakfast dish in Turkey, bal kaymak is a delicious combination of kaymak - a traditional dairy product produced from water buffalo milk, very similar to clotted cream - that is generously doused with honey. The dish is served as a spread... READ MORE

Nam phrik phao is a versatile Thai concoction and a secret ingredient in numerous Thai dishes. It is made with a combination of roasted chili peppers, dried shrimp, garlic, shallots, ginger, fish sauce, tamarind paste, fermented shrimp paste, and ... READ MORE

Hummus Beiruti is a Lebanese version of hummus, the famous chickpea-based dip. This version adds a large amount of garlic and spices to it. It’s usually made with a combination of chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, yogurt, tahini, cold water, cum... READ MORE

Baba ghanoush is a Middle Eastern dish that's mostly associated with Lebanon (although it's origins are also connected to Syria and Jordan), and it consists of roasted and puréed eggplants, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini, with t... READ MORE

Menemen is a traditional spread consisting of tomatoes, eggs, peppers, and various spices. There are many version of menemen, so it can also contain garlic, cheese, spinach, sausage pieces, or onions (when menemen is served as a main dish). It is ... READ MORE

This creamy Greek dipping sauce is usually prepared with a combination of feta cheese, milk or yogurt, hot peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Although it is a traditional dish, it is regionally influenced and may contain anything from roasted red pep... READ MORE

Urnebes is an authentic Serbian spread consisting of salty cheese, garlic, sour cream, roasted peppers, paprika, oil, and cooked egg yolks. It is traditionally served as a side dish accompanying numerous grilled meat dishes, although it can also b... READ MORE

Coriander chutney is a traditional chutney made with chopped fresh coriander leaves as the main ingredient. Other ingredients usually include ginger, green chili peppers, lemon juice, cumin powder, water, and salt. There are many coriander chutney... READ MORE

Nadugi is a traditional appetizer or spread originating from Georgia. It's usually made with a combination of sour cream, sulguni or Imeretian cheese, mint, salt, and chili peppers. The mint, salt, and chili peppers are ground into a paste. It is ... READ MORE

Ispanakhis pkhali is a traditional dip. It is prepared with a combination of spinach, walnuts, garlic, scallions, cilantro, fenugreek, and red wine vinegar. The ingredients are combined into a homogeneous mixture that's refrigerated before serving... READ MORE

This thick and spicy paste is one of the most common dipping sauces in South Korean cuisine. It is traditionally prepared with a combination of fiery gochujang (red pepper paste) and the pungent doenjang (fermented soybean paste)... READ MORE

Skordalia is a flavorful Greek dish made from a combination of mashed potatoes, olive oil, vinegar, raw garlic, and almonds. The dish is usually served as a spread or a dip, either at room temperature or chilled, when it is typically paired with w... READ MORE

The basic version of this traditional Polish spread consists of fresh cottage cheese, yogurt, milk, and chives, while some varieties occasionally incorporate radish, onions, or hard-boiled eggs. The seasonings and the texture of gzik are easily ad... READ MORE

Called hackepeter or mett, this unusual German specialty consists of raw pork mince which is meant to be eaten as it is - fresh and raw. The raw meat is typically seasoned with salt and pepper, though it is usually enhanced with crushed c... READ MORE

Munavoi is a simple Finnish spread consisting of whipped butter combined with mashed hard-boiled eggs. Characterized by a unique coarse texture and a mild, buttery flavor, it is only lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. Apart from Finland, where... READ MORE

Fasole batută is a traditional bean paste consisting of mashed white beans combined with minced garlic, oil, bean stock, salt, and pepper. It is typically topped with onions which have been cooked with tomato paste, sugar, and paprika powder. Smoo... READ MORE

Pkhali is a traditional dish made with a large number of different leaves such as spinach, beetroot, cabbage, or nettles, although it can also be prepared with nuts and vegetables. The leaves are chopped and minced, then combined with vinegar, gar... READ MORE

Blatjang is a South African chutney that is usually served with barbecued meat as a condiment. The thick chutney is made with fruits, sugar, vinegar, and various spices. Traditionally, it contains dried apricots, raisins, walnuts, ginger, allspice... READ MORE

Whether Indians are enjoying tandoori chicken or aloo paratha, no meal is complete without the flavorful chutneys - India's national condiments. These fresh homemade relishes consist of pickled or stewed fruit and vegetables that are cut into smal... READ MORE

Found in various forms throughout cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East, cacık is a refreshing Turkish dip made with strained or diluted yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumbers and minced garlic. It is traditionally flavored with oli... READ MORE

Creamy texture and mild flavor are the main attributes of labneh; a traditional Middle Eastern strained yogurt that is prepared with yogurt and salt. No strict guidelines are used to produce it; plain full-fat yogurt is mixed with salt and left to... READ MORE

Mango chutney is a traditional chutney made with fresh mango as the main ingredient. Other ingredients include ginger, garlic, red chili peppers, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and brown sugar. There's quite a few mango ch... READ MORE

Salată de vinete is a traditional summer dish that involves roasting or grilling eggplants until charred, chopping them until they form a smooth purée, and finally mixing the eggplants with sunflower oil, salt, and lemon juice. Although its... READ MORE

Although it is sometimes confused with a steak due to its unusual name, filet Américain is a spread made with raw beef. This popular dish is a close cousin to the more famous steak tartare, but the difference is that filet Am&eacut... READ MORE

Zaalouk is a traditional salad made by cooking eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and flavorings such as cumin, paprika, coriander, and parsley. Although it can be served on its own, zaalouk is also often served as a side dish, a spread for sandwiches, o... READ MORE

Cretons is a flavorful Canadian meat spread consisting of ground pork, lard, breadcrumbs, and milk. It is traditionally produced in Québéc. The spread is typically flavored with garlic, cloves, ginger, celery, parsley, nutmeg, cinnam... READ MORE

Originally from Mainz, meenzer spundekäs is a type of traditional cream cheese dip or spread. It typically consists of a mixture of cream cheese, quark, sour cream, finely chopped onions, and garlic, seasoned with sweet paprika, salt, and fre... READ MORE

This aromatic, decadent spread is made with black or green olives. The original recipe includes four essential Mediterranean ingredients – chopped olives, anchovies, capers, and olive oil – combined with additional ingredients and spic... READ MORE

This Bavarian cheese spread was originally invented to make use of ripened soft cheese. It consists of a creamy combination of butter, paprika, and typically Camembert and Brie, or optionally Romadur, Limburger, and sometimes even cottage cheese. ... READ MORE

Coconut chutney is a popular South Indian condiment or side dish, consisting of a coconut stew that is combined with shallots, tamarind, ginger, chiles, and curry leaves. It is a specialty of the North Malabar region, where it is prepared in two v... READ MORE

Tamarind chutney or imli chutney is a traditional chutney made with tamarind as the main ingredient. Other ingredients usually include jaggery, coriander, cumin, red chili peppers, ginger, salt, and water. There are many tamarind chutney ... READ MORE

Green chutney or hari chutney is a traditional chutney made with green herbs and vegetables as main ingredients. Apart from coriander leaves, mint leaves, and green chili peppers, the chutney usually contains ginger, garlic, gram dal, cum... READ MORE

Salată de icre is a Romanian fish roe salad that combines carp or pike roe with oil, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Finely diced shallots or red onions can be added to the salad for extra flavor. This light and fluffy dish is typically prepared... READ MORE

Thought to have its roots in Awadh, this traditional South Indian chutney combines ginger with split black grams (urad dal), split Bengal grams (chana dal), green or red chilis, tamarind, and a variety of spices such as coriander... READ MORE

Rum butter is a traditional delicacy originating from Cumbria. Invented in the late 18th century, rum butter is usually made with a combination of soft unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, nutmeg, dark rum, and warm water. The ingredients are beaten... READ MORE

Verhackert is an Austrian spread originating from the region of Styria. It is made with finely chopped speck that is combined with salt, minced garlic, and (not always) pumpkin seed oil, which is a true gem of Styria. This speck-filled spread can ... READ MORE

Taramasalata is a Greek and Turkish specialty dish consisting of mashed potatoes or bread (or sometimes breadcrumbs) combined with lemon juice, olive oil, and fish roe, usually from cod, carp, or mullet. The dip is usually served as an appetizer o... READ MORE