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ARGENTINE CHIMICHURRI
A popular sauce in Argentine cuisine, typically served as a condiment for grilled meats. It’s known for its vibrant green color and bold, herbaceous flavor. The sauce is made primarily from fresh herbs, garlic, oil, and vinegar, with variations in ingredients and proportions depending on personal taste and regional preferences. Read more
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THAI PEANUT SAUCE
Thai peanut sauce, also known as “satay sauce,” is a creamy and savory condiment originating from Thailand. It’s made primarily from peanuts, which give it a rich and nutty flavor, along with a combination of other ingredients that contribute to its distinctive taste. Different version across Southeast Asian Nation varies, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore has… Read more
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MARINARA SAUCE
Marinara sauce is characterized by its vibrant tomato flavor, enhanced by the aromatic garlic and herbs. It’s usually cooked quickly, allowing the fresh flavors of the ingredients to shine through. While the basic recipe remains fairly consistent, there are variations in ingredients and preparation methods based on regional and personal preferences. This is Marinara sauce… Read more
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GARLIC AIOLI
The word “aioli” itself comes from the Provençal word “ai” meaning garlic and “oli” meaning oil. Traditionally, it was made by pounding garlic with a mortar and pestle and slowly emulsifying it with olive oil until it formed a thick, creamy sauce. Read more
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INDIAN RAITA
Indian raita, a yogurt-based condiment that serves as a cooling and flavorful side dish. It typically consists of yogurt mixed with various ingredients such as chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices. Common variations include cucumber raita, tomato raita, mint raita, and onion raita. The addition of spices like cumin and coriander, along with a touch of… Read more
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PUDINA CHUNTNEY
Indian Mint Sauce Pudina Chutney, also known as mint chutney, is a flavorful and refreshing condiment widely used in Indian cuisine. It is made with fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, and various spices. The ingredients are blended together to create a smooth and aromatic sauce. Pudina chutney can vary in spiciness, depending on… Read more
SAUCES AND DIPS
- Sauce Gribiche is a classic French cold sauce made with hard-boiled eggs, mustard, vinegar, capers, pickles, and fresh herbs. It’s creamy without mayo, bright and tangy, and perfect when you want a sauce with real texture and crunch.
- Hoisin sauce is a classic Chinese pantry staple—sweet, savory, and deeply umami. It’s used as a glaze, marinade, and dipping sauce, especially for roasted meats, stir-fries, lettuce wraps, and noodles. This homemade version is rich and balanced, with the familiar hoisin flavor you expect.
- Green Goddess Dressing is a classic California sauce and dressing made with soft herbs, garlic, lemon, and a creamy base. It’s bright, fresh, and versatile—perfect as a salad dressing, dip for crudités, or drizzle for grain bowls and grilled proteins.
- Ssamjang is the essential Korean dipping sauce for lettuce wraps (ssam). Thick, umami-rich, and gently spicy, it blends fermented soybean paste with gochujang, sesame, aromatics, and a touch of sweetness—perfect with grilled meats, rice, and crisp veggies.
- Skordalia is a traditional Greek dip made by blending warm potatoes with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon. It’s silky, pungent, and irresistibly tangy—perfect with fried fish, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or beets.
- Guasacaca is Venezuela’s beloved green sauce—looser and tangier than guacamole, blended with avocado, cilantro, parsley, green pepper, vinegar, and oil. It’s zesty, herby, and made to drizzle over parrillas (grills), arepas, empanadas, and fried yuca.
- Mojo Verde is a zesty green sauce from Spain’s Canary Islands, made with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, vinegar, and olive oil. It’s the classic partner for papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes) and a vibrant drizzle for seafood, chicken, and grilled vegetables.
- Salsa Brava is the bold, signature sauce of Spain’s patatas bravas—a silky tomato base lifted with Spanish paprika, a touch of vinegar, and gentle heat. It’s quick, versatile, and perfect for tapas, roasted potatoes, and grilled proteins.
ABOUT ME
Sixto Carreon is a lifestyle chef and cookbook author based in Singapore. He shares simple, healthy, and flavorful recipes inspired by global traditions. Sixto’s goal is to make home cooking easy, enjoyable, and full of heart.
Sixto Carreon currently leads Western Events (banquets) at Andaz Singapore (Hyatt), where he executes large format menus, oversees execution for weddings and corporate events, and drives sustainability minded menu executions and operations.
Sixto Carreon perspective is regional.
He has trained through hands on classes and kitchens across Vietnam and Bali, and he documents food processes and market culture through photography as part of his research and teaching practice.
His writing focuses on making Southeast Asian flavor logic clear and usable for professionals and home cooks alike. Sixto Carreon is the creator of a family of food platforms — including SixtoCarreon.com (the mothership), ComfortDishes.com, SaucesAndDips.com, and Simply Cooking.com — where he shares technique notes, recipes, and menu ideas.
Sixto Carreon Ultimate Low Carb Cookbook introduced over 100 recipes and a 30 day plan; new titles, including The Sixth Senses, Truly Vegan, The Six Ingredients, Buro’t Asin, and Fiestas, are in development.
Focus areas: Western and Asian cuisines, Southeast Asian spice systems, banquet scale workflow, fermentation and acid based preservation, coconut fat behavior and emulsions, and practical sustainability in hotel operations.
Current base: Singapore (10+ years).—
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