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Dipping sauce

Dipping sauce
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Ingredient Information

Name

Dipping sauce

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

10 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Dipping sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid condiment commonly used in cooking to accompany and enhance the flavor of various dishes. It is characterized by its versatile texture and its ability to complement a wide variety of foods, from appetizers like tortilla chips, vegetables, or meats, to main courses and snacks.

The origin of dipping sauce is very diverse, as each culture has its own traditional preparations. For example, in Mexican cuisine, sauces made from tomato, chili, cilantro, and lime are common; while in other regions, ingredients such as yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, or spices may be used. Its main function is to improve the dining experience by adding intensity, contrast, and freshness to recipes.

Regarding its properties, dipping sauces can vary greatly depending on their ingredients, but in general, they add flavor, moisture, and complexity to dishes. Some may contain natural antioxidants from herbs and spices, as well as vitamin C if they include citrus or fresh chilies.

In the Hispanic American world, this type of sauce goes by different names depending on the region and preparation, including dip, dressing, chantilly (in some countries for creamy versions), mojo (in the Caribbean), or simply dip sauce. However, the most universal and widely understood term is dipping sauce, which clearly describes its primary use at the table.

Nutritional Properties

0.5g
fiber
400mg
sodium
10mcg
folate
0.3g
fats
120mg
potassium
50
calories
12g
carbohydrates
1500mcg
lycopene
10g
sugars
0.5g
proteins
5mg
vitamin c

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