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These 6 worldly sauces and dips are also great alternatives to ketchup, mayo or mustard on many sandwiches*
1. CHIMICHURRI
Region: South America
Main ingredients: Fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil
Flavor: Bright
Best ’wich: Burger
2. TONNATO
Region: Italy
Main ingredients: Tuna, anchovies, lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise
Flavor: Creamy, savory, slightly fishy
Best ’wich: Tomato or veggies, or on roast beef
3. RÉMOULADE
Regions: Louisiana; France
Main ingredients: Mayo, regional and seasonal aromatics and seasonings
Flavor: Tangy!
Best ’wich: Crab salad or po’boy
4. AJVAR
Region: Balkans
Main ingredients: Charred red peppers, eggplant, garlic
Flavor: Slightly sweet, tangy, smoky
Best ’wich: Any with meats, cheese, roasted veggies
5. OLIVE TAPENADE
Region: France
Main ingredients: Olives, olive oil, capers
Flavor: Salty, complex, bold
Best ’wich: Cured meats or roasted veggies on a crusty baguette
6. ROMESCO
Region: Spain
Main ingredients: Charred tomatoes, roasted red peppers, toasted nuts, paprika, olive oil
Flavor: Usually smoky, subtly sweet, zippy
Best ’wich: Versatile, but great with roasted vegetables, fish or meat —Kelsey Ogletree
*Spread and sandwich picks are by Mason Hereford, owner-chef at Turkey and the Wolf in New Orleans.