Dressing

Australia

<p>Fa'aifu is a staple Samoan sauce that is mostly used for dressing up fruits such as breadfruit and green bananas or starchy roots such as taro, yams, potatoes, cassava, and sweet potatoes. The sauce consists of coconut milk, a bit of salt, and chopped onions. The concoction is then boiled and poured over the aforementioned ingredients that can be consumed as a flavorful appetizer or a snack.</p>

Fa'alifu

United States

<p>This popular salad dressing usually consists of water and either lemon juice or vinegar in combination with oil, bell peppers, sugar, and various herbs and spices such as dill, fennel, and oregano. It can also be used to marinate a variety of meats and vegetables. There is also a variety of this dressing called <em>creamy Italian</em>, made with the same ingredients and the addition of stabilizers and milk products. It is believed that Italian dressing dates back to 1941 in Massachusetts when it was first made by Florence Hanna, the daughter of Italian immigrants, whose husband had a restaurant called <em>The '41 Cafe</em>. Soon enough, the dressing became so popular in the restaurant that the Hannas couldn't keep up with the demand, and the rest is history.</p>

Italian Dressing

<p>Louis dressing is a traditional salad dressing originating from the United States of America. It's based on mayonnaise and additions such as green onions, minced green chili peppers, red chili sauce, celery salt, parsley, lemon juice, and sometimes ketchup. It's usually used as a dressing for seafood salads such as crab Louie or shrimp Louie. Before topping the dish, the dressing should be well chilled. The origins of Louis dressing are disputed, with restaurants in Seattle, Spokane, San Francisco, and Portland claiming to be the home of the original dressing, which dates back to the 1900s or 1910s.</p>

Louis Dressing

<p>Old sour is a unique American sauce that is especially popular in Key West and the Bahamas, where it is a staple found in almost every kitchen. It used to be made with bird peppers, key lime juice (or sour oranges) and salt, but today it is typically made with a fermented combination of lime juice and salt. Old sour pairs especially well with cooked or raw seafood or conch chowders, although it can also be used instead of vinegar or citrus juices as a salad dressing.</p>

Old Sour

Italy

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<p>Pesto di limone, also known as lemon pesto, is a variant of the traditional Italian pesto sauce that incorporates lemon into its recipe. Originating from the Procida island near Naples, this pesto is a sauce consisting of lemon (both juice and zest), crushed garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, coarse salt, basil leaves, parsley, and olive oil. The lemon introduces a bright, citrusy note to the sauce that is particularly enjoyable in summer or with seafood dishes. As with other pesto sauces, pesto di limone is often served with pasta, but it can also be used as a marinade for poultry and fish, a spread for sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, or a dressing for salads. Its versatility and fresh, vibrant taste have made it a popular choice in many contemporary Italian and Mediterranean dishes.</p>
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Pesto di limone

<p>This flavorful salad dressing is based on mayonnaise and chili sauce or ketchup in its most basic variety, but there are a lot of other varieties with added minced pimento, green peppers, minced onion, chives, or chopped hard-boiled eggs. Aside from being used as a salad dressing, Russian dressing is also used as an ingredient in various dishes. Despite its name, it doesn't have Russian origins and it is a fully American invention.</p>

Russian Dressing

<p>Wafu is the name commonly used to refer to numerous Japanese-style vinaigrette dressings. Although there are endless wafu varieties they are all built around one crucial ingredient - tosazu, the traditional Japanese fermented vinegar, elevated with the addition of soy sauce, kombu seaweed, mirin, and dried fish flakes. The addition of oil, and subsequently other ingredients, creates the famous wafu dressings. The possible variations of this traditional dressing are infinite, and the most common additional ingredients include lemon juice, grated ginger, grated or diced onion, seaweed, Japanese shiso herb, or wasabi. The addition of sesame oil creates another variety known as <em>chūka-fū</em>, translated as <em>Chinese-style dressing</em>. The Japanese prepare the wafu dressing at home or use the industrially-produced varieties which also offer an array of possibilities. This refreshing Japanese dressing can be used to season various salads, and there are no limitations when it comes to its consumption. It is often served with leafy green salads, or crunchy daikon and broccoli salads, and even with some fruit-based salad varieties. Whether homemade or store bought, wafu represents a staple ingredient in every Japanese household.</p>