Source That Sauce Trivia Quiz

Answer: Basil

The word 'pesto' comes from an Italian word meaning 'to crush' and was traditionally made with a pestle and mortar. While there are variations of the sauce, it usually contains pine nuts, olive oil, cheese, and basil. Tomatoes can be added to make pesto rosso, which is red instead of green.

Answer: Vinegar

Sweet and sour usually calls for soy sauce and rice vinegar, though Chef Kairlus has used red and white wine vinegar when she's made it herself. Apple cider vinegar also could be used for a slightly less acidic taste. Sugar is added to balance the sourness of the sauce, and corn flour (or cornstarch in some areas of the world) is added to make it thicker.

Answer: Yogurt

Yogurt or cream is added to korma. Other ingredients can include almonds, coconut, and spices like coriander and cumin. To make a korma, the meat and vegetables are braised with water and stock. Then the cream or yogurt is added and heated gently.

Answer: Oregano

Chimichurri is a South American sauce. It comes in green and red varieties, and usually contains oregano. The sauce is uncooked and is served with grilled meat, but can also be used as a marinade.

Answer: Custard

Custard can come in various thicknesses, depending on the ratio of egg to milk. Sugar or vanilla are also custard ingredients, which give it its sweet flavour. While some people like to eat it on its own, custard can be eaten with deserts like fruit pies, or put inside pastry, like eclairs.

Answer: Chili peppers

Harissa is a spicy African sauce made with - among others - serrano peppers. The peppers were native to South America, and were imported into north African regions thanks to the Colombian Exchange in the 15th and 16th centuries. Other herbs like garlic, saffron, and caraway can also be added to the sauce. Harissa can be eaten with couscous, or with meat or fish stew.

Answer: Hollandaise

Hollandaise is an emulsion, which means that it is made of at least two liquids that normally would not mix together. It is associated with France and the Netherlands, hence the name. The ingredients are heated in a double boiler and whisked together. Cayenne pepper or salt can be added for extra flavour.

Answer: Strained yogurt

Strained yogurt (sometimes called Greek yogurt) is thicker than other types of yogurt because it has had its liquid removed. The yogurt in Tzatziki is mixed with olive oil, garlic, cucumbers, and salt. It can be served cold as a dip to accompany salads and kebabs.

Answer: Ponzu

Mirin is a type of rice wine that is similar to sake, but less alcoholic. Katsuobushi is dried and fermented tuna. Together with rice vinegar, seaweed, and fruit juice, they make Ponzu. Ponzu has a tangy taste and is served with seafood.

Answer: Meat juices

While the meat is roasting, the meat juices from the roasting tin can be poured into a saucepan in order to make the gravy. Stock and flour are added to thicken the sauce. As well as roast dinners, gravy is sometimes eaten with chips in northern England and Northern Ireland.