What are your must-have condiments?

@Shasha_ (1333)
Porto, Portugal
May 31, 2026 9:08am CST
Sriracha is my absolute go-to condiment! I put it on almost everything—using it as a dip for my fries instead of ketchup or mayonnaise, and stirring it into my spring roll sauce, dumplings, noodles, and even noodle soups. It's a mildly spicy sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. My husband, on the other hand, can't eat a meal without his piri-piri hot sauce.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (505386)
• Italy
31 May
I keep several condiments because I do not have one that I pour on everything. We both like Tabasco, hot chili sauce and sweet and sour sauce. I make mayonnaise when needed.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
2 Jun
I love that! Having a customized lineup of condiments is the best way to make every meal exactly how you want it. It’s super smart that you make your own mayo, too—nothing beats that fresh, homemade flavor!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (505386)
• Italy
2 Jun
@Shasha_ - I learned from a French friend to make a good mayo, it's not so difficult compared to other sauces.
snowy
@snowy22315 (211260)
• United States
31 May
For that it really depends on what I am eating. Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salsa etc. I try not to eat too much ketchup though, it has a lot of sugar in it.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (211260)
• United States
2 Jun
@Shasha_ Tacos or anything with a Mexican vibe. It is really good with eggs too.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
2 Jun
@snowy22315 Right? Mexican food wouldn't be complete without salsa. I dip my tortilla chips in it too. Do you always buy yours?
Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
2 Jun
That is so smart of you to keep an eye on the sugar in ketchup! It really is sneaky. Matching the condiment to the exact meal is the absolute best way to eat! What is your absolute favorite meal to pair with salsa? Or are you more team mayo and mustard?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (123547)
• United States
31 May
I do like siriacha, but I wouldn’t say it was a go to for me. I’m not sure I have a go to. Some weirdos just emptied my entire fridge, and I have yet to fully stock back up, but I did get salsa and mustard. I don’t put them together, of course . Salsa though, is very versatile.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18558)
• Torrington, Connecticut
2 Jun
I like siracha too but it messes my stomach up, I like habanero peppers heat
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127440)
• United States
31 May
I can't say I have a "must have". I always have mayo and mustard (whole grain and dijon) in the fridge but I don't use them all the time. I do also have relish, sriracha, hot sauce, etc. Rarely used.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (113649)
• United States
1 Jun
Things we always have in the house are Miracle Whip, ketchup and mustard, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. We usually keep barbecue sauce around as well.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
2 Jun
That is such an elite condiment lineup! You've got all your bases covered—creamy, tangy, sweet, and umami!
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (113649)
• United States
4 Jun
@Shasha_ Exactly.
Thelma
@thelme55 (79773)
• Germany
3 Jun
I have many condiments in my kitchen. I have the Filipino soy sauce and vinegar made of coconut, mustard, sweet and sour sauce and Heinz tomato ketchup. I seldom use mayonnaise that is why I just make mayonnaise when I need it.
jaishankar
@Shivram59 (51097)
• India
2 Jun
Salt is indispensable, but I don't like anything without chilly, green or red.
Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (12424)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
31 May
I don't have any special condiments but I do like mustard & relish with some catchup & mayo mixed together for a small salad or on a hamburger for lunch.