Sauces, condiments, and flavor enhancers. 230 ingredients, each with the best swap and the amount to use.
| Ingredient | Best substitute | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Achiote Paste | Annatto Seeds | 6 |
| Adjika | Harissa plus extra garlic | 6 |
| Adobe Sauce | Enchilada Sauce | 3 |
| Adobo Sauce | Soy Sauce + Vinegar + Garlic + Bay Leaves | 5 |
| Agrodolce | Make it yourself: vinegar reduced with sugar | 6 |
| Aioli | Garlic mayonnaise (mayo, garlic, lemon) | 6 |
| Aji Verde | Make it in a blender | 6 |
| Ajvar | Homemade Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Spread | 6 |
| Alabama White Sauce | The real thing, whisked from scratch | 7 |
| Amba Sauce | Mango chutney with vinegar and fenugreek | 6 |
| Ancho Chili Paste | Chipotle Paste | 3 |
| Anchovy Essence | Anchovy Paste | 6 |
| Asian Chili Paste | Sriracha | 3 |
| Au Jus Gravy Mix | Beef Broth + Seasonings | 6 |
| Awaze | Berbere + Wine or Tej (Homemade Awaze) | 6 |
| Bagoong (Filipino Shrimp Paste) | Fish sauce (patis) | 7 |
| Basbaas | Two-minute homemade basbaas | 6 |
| BBQ Sauce | Ketchup + Brown Sugar + Vinegar | 6 |
| Bearnaise Sauce | Tarragon and Shallot Compound Butter | 6 |
| Bechamel | White Sauce | 3 |
| Beef Broth | Chicken Broth | 5 |
| Beef Stock | Beef Broth | 6 |
| Beurre Blanc | Beurre Blanc with Cream Added | 6 |
| Bovril | Beef Base or Beef Concentrate | 6 |
| Branston Pickle | Any other sweet pickle or ploughman's pickle | 6 |
| Bread Sauce | Panko or dried breadcrumbs | 6 |
| Brown Sauce | Homemade brown sauce from ketchup | 6 |
| Browning Sauce | Worcestershire Sauce | 3 |
| Buffalo Sauce | Cayenne Hot Sauce + Melted Butter | 6 |
| Bulgogi Sauce | Teriyaki Sauce | 6 |
| Capers | Green Olives | 6 |
| Cassareep | Browning Sauce + Dark Molasses + Vinegar | 6 |
| Catalina Dressing | French Dressing | 6 |
| Cemen Paste | Homemade cemen from ground fenugreek | 6 |
| Chamoy | Tajin plus lime juice and a little honey | 6 |
| Chermoula | Make It Yourself | 7 |
| Chicken Broth | Vegetable Broth | 5 |
| Chicken Stock | Chicken Broth | 6 |
| Chile Paste | Sriracha | 6 |
| Chili Garlic Paste | Sriracha | 6 |
| Chili in Adobo Sauce | Chipotle Powder | 3 |
| Chili Paste | Sriracha | 5 |
| Chili Sauce | Hot Sauce | 3 |
| Chilli Garlic Sauce | Sriracha | 6 |
| Chimichurri | Five-Minute Homemade Chimichurri | 6 |
| Chinese Hot Mustard | Mustard Powder + Cold Water | 6 |
| Chipotle Adobo Sauce | Chipotle Powder | 6 |
| Chipotle Mayo | Mayonnaise blended with chipotles in adobo | 6 |
| Chocolate Syrup | Homemade cocoa syrup | 6 |
| Cocktail Sauce | Ketchup + Horseradish + Lemon (Make It Yourself) | 6 |
| Coconut Aminos | Soy Sauce | 3 |
| Colatura di Alici | Southeast Asian Fish Sauce | 6 |
| Comeback Sauce | The real thing, made from scratch | 6 |
| Cranberry Sauce | Homemade cranberry sauce from fresh or frozen berries | 6 |
| Cream of Chicken Soup | Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup | 6 |
| Creole Mustard | Whole Grain Mustard | 6 |
| Crystal Hot Sauce | Louisiana Brand hot sauce or Texas Pete | 6 |
| Currywurst Sauce | Ketchup warmed with curry powder and paprika | 6 |
| Dark Soy Sauce | Regular Soy Sauce + Molasses | 6 |
| Datta | Five-minute homemade datta | 6 |
| Dijon Mustard | Yellow Mustard | 4 |
| Dijonnaise | Mayonnaise plus Dijon mustard | 6 |
| Doenjang | Red or Brown Miso (Aka Miso) | 6 |
| Doubanjiang | Gochujang | 5 |
| Dry Sherry | Dry White Wine | 5 |
| Duck Sauce | Apricot preserves plus vinegar (homemade duck sauce) | 6 |
| Eel Sauce | Teriyaki Sauce | 6 |
| Enchilada Sauce | Ten-minute pantry enchilada sauce (chili powder + tomato sauce) | 6 |
| English Mustard | Mustard powder and cold water | 6 |
| Escovitch Sauce | Homemade Escovitch (Ten-Minute Formula) | 6 |
| Filfel Chuma | Homemade five-minute filfel chuma | 6 |
| Fish Sauce | Soy Sauce + Worcestershire | 6 |
| Frank's RedHot | Another Louisiana-style cayenne pepper sauce | 6 |
| Fry Sauce | Mayonnaise and ketchup, the actual formula | 7 |
| Gastrique | Balsamic Glaze (Balsamic Reduction) | 6 |
| German Mustard | Dijon Mustard | 3 |
| Gravy | Beef Broth + Flour | 6 |
| Green Curry Paste | Red curry paste | 5 |
| Grenadine Syrup | Pomegranate Juice | 6 |
| Harissa Paste | Sriracha | 7 |
| Hilbet | Hummus with ground fenugreek | 6 |
| Hoisin Sauce | Miso Paste + Honey + Soy Sauce + Rice Vinegar | 6 |
| Hollandaise Sauce | Blender hollandaise (the real thing, fast) | 6 |
| Honey Mustard | Mustard + Honey (Make It Yourself) | 6 |
| Hot Fudge Sauce | Five-minute chocolate chip and cream sauce | 7 |
| Hot Sauce | Sriracha | 6 |
| Hrous | Harissa plus miso and ground caraway | 6 |
| Huancaina Sauce | Yellow bell pepper plus habanero, in place of aji amarillo | 6 |
| Hummus | Baba ganoush | 6 |
| Italian Dressing | Balsamic Vinaigrette | 6 |
| Italian Herb Paste | Italian Seasoning | 6 |
| Karashi | English mustard (Colman's or similar) | 7 |
| Ketchup | Tomato Paste + Sugar + Vinegar | 6 |
| Khao Soi Paste | Red Curry Paste Plus Curry Powder and Turmeric | 6 |
| Kimchi Paste | Homemade kimchi paste from pantry parts | 6 |
| Kulet | Quick homemade kulet | 6 |
| Laksa Paste | Curry Paste | 3 |
| Latik | Make It From a Can of Coconut Cream or Milk | 6 |
| Lechon Sauce | Ten-Minute Homemade Lechon Sauce | 6 |
| Liquid Aminos | Soy Sauce | 3 |
| Lizano Sauce | Worcestershire Sauce | 6 |
| Louisiana Hot Sauce | Crystal hot sauce or Texas Pete | 6 |
| Maggi Seasoning | Soy Sauce | 6 |
| Mahyaveh | Fish sauce with toasted spices (best overall) | 6 |
| Mango Chutney | Peach or Apricot Jam Plus Vinegar, Ginger and Cayenne | 6 |
| Marinara Sauce | Tomato Sauce | 5 |
| Marmite | Vegemite | 6 |
| Massaman Curry Paste | Red curry paste plus garam masala and sugar | 6 |
| Mayonnaise | Greek Yogurt | 8 |
| Melitzanosalata | Baba ganoush | 6 |
| Mentsuyu | Homemade Mentsuyu from Dashi, Soy Sauce and Mirin | 6 |
| Mint Chutney | Cilantro-heavy green chutney (short on mint) | 6 |
| Mint Sauce | Homemade mint sauce | 6 |
| Mirin | Sake + Sugar | 6 |
| Miso Paste | Soy Sauce or Tamari | 6 |
| Mojo Sauce | Homemade Mojo Criollo (five-minute version) | 6 |
| Mole Sauce | Jarred or tubbed mole paste, thinned with broth | 6 |
| Muhammara | Romesco sauce | 6 |
| Mushroom Ketchup | Worcestershire sauce | 6 |
| Mushroom Soy Sauce | Dark Soy Sauce | 3 |
| Mustard | Prepared Horseradish | 6 |
| Nam Prik Pao | Chinese chilli crisp with palm sugar and tamarind | 6 |
| Nuoc Cham | Homemade Nuoc Cham (the actual answer) | 6 |
| Nutritional Yeast | Parmesan Cheese | 5 |
| Ocopa Sauce | Mint, basil and tarragon blend (for the huacatay) | 6 |
| Okonomiyaki Sauce | Tonkatsu sauce plus a little sugar | 6 |
| Onion Soup Mix | Homemade Onion Powder Blend | 6 |
| Oyster Sauce | Soy Sauce + Brown Sugar | 6 |
| Palm Nut Cream (Banga Sauce Base) | Any Canned Palm Nut Concentrate or Palm Soup Base | 6 |
| Panang Curry Paste | Red curry paste plus peanut butter and sugar | 6 |
| Passata | Tomato Puree | 6 |
| Peanut Butter | Almond Butter | 6 |
| Peanut Sauce | Peanut butter whisked with soy, lime, sugar and chili | 6 |
| Pepperoncini Juice | White Wine Vinegar | 3 |
| Pesto | Basil Oil | 5 |
| Piccalilli | Chow-chow or American mustard pickle | 6 |
| Pickapeppa Sauce | Homemade Pickapeppa-Style Blend | 6 |
| Piri Piri Sauce | Homemade five-minute piri piri (chilli flakes + garlic + lemon + oil) | 6 |
| Pla Ra | Fish sauce + anchovy paste | 6 |
| Plum Sauce | Hoisin Sauce | 5 |
| Pomegranate Molasses | Balsamic Vinegar + Honey | 6 |
| Ponzu Sauce | Soy Sauce + Citrus Juice | 6 |
| Prahok | Pla ra or Lao padaek | 6 |
| Prepared Horseradish | Fresh Horseradish | 3 |
| Preserved Lemons | Lemon Zest + Salt | 6 |
| Raita | Plain yogurt with salt and toasted cumin | 6 |
| Ranch Dressing | Homemade Ranch Dressing | 6 |
| Recaito | Homemade Recaito (blend it yourself) | 6 |
| Red Curry Paste | Green Curry Paste | 6 |
| Red Pepper Paste | Tomato Paste | 3 |
| Remoulade | Homemade Danish Remoulade | 6 |
| Rendang Paste | Make your own bumbu rendang | 6 |
| Romesco Sauce | Ten-minute pantry romesco | 6 |
| Russian Dressing | Thousand Island Dressing | 5 |
| Salad Cream | Thinned mayonnaise with vinegar, mustard and sugar | 6 |
| Salsa Criolla | Homemade five-minute criolla | 6 |
| Salsa Macha | Chinese chilli crisp | 6 |
| Salsa Roja | Canned red enchilada sauce | 6 |
| Salsa Verde | Green Enchilada Sauce | 5 |
| Sambal Belacan | Pounded fresh chillies with toasted belacan and lime | 6 |
| Sambal Oelek | Sriracha | 6 |
| Sate Sauce | Homemade Lemongrass Chilli Oil | 6 |
| Senafich | English mustard powder mixed with cold water | 6 |
| Shatta | Homemade shatta | 6 |
| Sherry | Dry White Wine | 5 |
| Shito (Ghanaian Pepper Sauce) | Chili Crisp or Chili Oil with Dried Shrimp | 6 |
| Shottsuru | Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce, diluted | 6 |
| Shoyu | Tamari | 3 |
| Skordalia | Toum (Lebanese garlic sauce) | 6 |
| Sofrito | Mirepoix | 6 |
| Soy Glaze | Teriyaki Sauce | 6 |
| Soy Sauce | Tamari | 7 |
| Spicy Brown Mustard | Dijon Mustard | 6 |
| Sriracha Mayo | Regular Mayo + Sriracha | 3 |
| Sriracha | Hot Sauce | 5 |
| Ssamjang | Homemade From Doenjang and Gochujang | 6 |
| Steak Sauce | Worcestershire Sauce | 6 |
| Stone Ground Mustard | Whole Grain Mustard | 6 |
| Swedish Mustard | Dijon Mustard + Sugar | 6 |
| Sweet and Sour Sauce | Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce | 6 |
| Sweet Bean Sauce | Hoisin Sauce, Slightly Thinned | 6 |
| Sweet Chili Sauce | Sriracha + Sugar | 6 |
| Sweet Soy Sauce | Soy Sauce + Brown Sugar | 6 |
| Szechuan Paste | Szechuan Peppercorns | 6 |
| Tabasco Sauce | Other Hot Sauces | 5 |
| Taco Sauce | Homemade Taco Sauce | 6 |
| Tahini | Sesame Seeds + Oil | 5 |
| Tamari | Soy Sauce | 6 |
| Tamarind Paste | Lime Juice | 3 |
| Tamarind Sauce | Hoisin Sauce | 5 |
| Tapatio | Cholula original | 6 |
| Taramosalata | Grated bottarga in a potato and olive oil base | 6 |
| Tarator Sauce | Tahini whisked with lemon, water and garlic | 6 |
| Tartar Sauce | Homemade tartar sauce from mayonnaise and pickles | 7 |
| Tauco | Chinese Yellow Bean Sauce | 6 |
| Tausi (Salted Black Beans) | Black Bean Garlic Sauce (Jarred) | 6 |
| Tempoyak | Tamarind Paste + Coconut Cream | 6 |
| Teriyaki Sauce | Homemade Teriyaki | 3 |
| Tex-Mex Paste | Taco Seasoning Mix | 6 |
| Thai Seasoning Sauce | Fish Sauce | 6 |
| Thousand Island Dressing | Russian Dressing | 6 |
| Tikka Masala Paste | Tomato paste plus garam masala, ginger, garlic and kasoori methi | 6 |
| Tirokafteri | Homemade whipped feta with roasted pepper and chili | 6 |
| Tkemali | Sour plums or damsons cooked with garlic and herbs | 6 |
| Tom Yum Paste | Nam prik pao, Thai roasted chili jam | 6 |
| Tomato Paste | Tomato Sauce, Reduced | 8 |
| Tomato Sauce | Tomato Paste | 6 |
| Tonkatsu Sauce | Worcestershire Sauce | 3 |
| Toum | Mayonnaise with grated raw garlic and lemon | 6 |
| Tucupi | Broth with lime, fish sauce and turmeric | 6 |
| Turkey Drippings | Browned turkey wings, necks or chicken thighs, roasted for the purpose | 6 |
| Turkey Stock | Chicken stock, boosted | 6 |
| Tzatziki | Five-Minute Homemade Tzatziki | 6 |
| Valentina Hot Sauce | Tapatio | 6 |
| Vanilla Extract | Vanilla Bean Paste | 4 |
| Veal Demi Glace | Beef Demi Glace | 3 |
| Vegemite | Marmite | 6 |
| Vegetable Bouillon | Vegetable Stock | 6 |
| Vietnamese Caramel Sauce | Homemade Nuoc Mau (the actual answer) | 6 |
| Vindaloo Paste | Madras curry paste plus vinegar and cayenne | 6 |
| Wasabi | Prepared Horseradish | 6 |
| White Miso | Yellow Miso | 6 |
| Worcestershire Sauce | Soy Sauce + Vinegar | 4 |
| XO Sauce | Chilli crisp plus chopped dried shrimp | 6 |
| Yeast Extract | Marmite or Vegemite | 6 |
| Yellow Bean Sauce | Chinese Ground Bean Sauce or Yellow Bean Paste | 6 |
| Yellow Curry Paste | Curry powder with turmeric, garlic and fish sauce | 6 |
| Yum Yum Sauce | Homemade Yum Yum Sauce | 6 |
| Yuzu Kosho | Homemade chilli, citrus zest and salt paste | 7 |
| Zhoug | Two-minute homemade zhoug | 6 |