salsa
Definitions of salsa
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tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dippedtypes:type of:aderezoa preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
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flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to foodsynonyms: aderezo, condimentotypes:paté de anchoasmade of white sauce and mashed anchoviessalsa tártaramayonnaise with chopped pickles and sometimes capers and shallots and parsley and hard-cooked egg; sauce for seafood especially fried fishaliñosavory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise typealioligarlic mayonnaisechimichurrispicy sweet and sour sauce usually based on catsup or chili saucesalsa de chocolatesauce made with unsweetened chocolate or cocoa and sugar and watersalsa rosausually catsup with horseradish and lemon juicejugo del asadoa sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meatssalsa de espaguetisany of numerous sauces for spaghetti or other kinds of pastasalsa de setasbrown sauce and sauteed mushroomssalsa de mostazasauce of prepared mustard thinned with vinegar and vegetable oil with sugar and seasoningssalsa de alcaparrasallemande sauce with caperssalsa al curryallemande sauce with curry powder and coconut milk instead of stocktabascovery spicy sauce (trade name Tabasco) made from fully-aged red pepperssalsa de tomatesauce made with a puree of tomatoes (or strained tomatoes) with savory vegetables and other seasonings; can be used on pastavinagretaoil and vinegar with mustard and garlicsalsa de quesowhite sauce with grated cheesetype of:aderezoa preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
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