Step away from the ketchup and try these 10 winning DIY condiments for your next grill party! There’s still plenty of barbeque season left but it’s easy to find yourself in a little bit of a culinary rut. Whether you like your grilled food spicy or sweet there’s a condiment here that will perfectly compliment it and inspire new life into your meals.
SAUCES
Middle Eastern Mint Sauce
Whizz up 35g fresh mint (a large handful), 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses and the juice of one lemon with 2tbsp water until smooth. Great with lamp kebabs, quinoa salad and pitta bread.
Green Chilli Sauce
In a blender whizz together a small bunch of chopped coriander, 3 grated garlic cloves, 3 large green chillies (chopped with seeds), 3tsp toasted cumin seeds, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar, 3tbsp natural yoghurt, 1tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil and a small bunch of chopped mint. Mix until well combined but still textured. This sauce makes for a perfect match when served with barbequed seafood.
Chefs tip: Reduce the number of chillies if you’re not a fan of heat.
DIPS
Korean Soy and Sesame Dip
Mix 4tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2tbsp sugar, 4 tsp rice vinegar and 2tsp wasabi, or horseradish, until smooth. Before serving, add in 3, thinly sliced spring onions (this keeps them fresh and crunchy). Goes great with chipolatas or grilled steak and bao buns.
Hot Mango Dip
Mix together equal quantities of mango chutney and whole grain mustard, add fresh lime juice to taste. Perfect with barbequed Cumberland sausages served with a crunchy salad in French baguettes.
Cream Cheese and Pepper
Mix equal quantities of cream cheese, red pepper and a chunky tomato salsa (we advise one that’s not too runny to create the best dip). Ideal served with nachos or chorizo sausages.
Horseradish Mayo
Mix mustard powder and horseradish to taste in mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon juice and some sea salt.
Greek Yoghurt Dip
Mix together 200g Greek yoghurt, 3tbsp harissa and a squeeze of lemon until combined. Sprinkle over 4 tbsp dukkah (a mix of toasted coriander seeds, sesame seeds and hazelnuts) to serve. Tastes great with chargrilled vegetables or with toasted pitta bread cut into dipping strips.
DRESSINGS
Hot
Mix together 2 parts lime juice, 1 part soy sauce and 1 part sesame oil. Add a little castor sugar to taste. Stir in enough sriracha to add a kick.
Mild
Mix a crushed garlic clove with two parts tahini and one part lemon juice. Slowly stir in 2 parts water (more if needed) to make a smooth and running dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Fresh and Tangy
Mix together 3 part extra-virgin olive oil, 1 part lemon juice, add Dijon mustard and lemon zest to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
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