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Relish

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, relish means: A condiment of chopped vegetables or fruit, often pickled or cooked with seasonings.

In Turkish: taneli sebze veya meyve çeşnisi

How it is used

Usually suggests visible pieces rather than a completely smooth sauce.

Example sentences

  1. The burger came with a crunchy cucumber relish.

    The chopped condiment contributes both flavour and texture.

  2. She spooned tomato relish beside the cheese tart.

    The relish serves as a separate accompaniment on the plate.

Common collocations

  • cucumber relish
  • tomato relish
  • side dishA smaller dish, such as vegetables, salad, rice or potatoes, served alongside the main course. Often shortened to side.
  • seasonTo add salt, pepper or other flavourings to food to improve its taste. Well seasoned means the salt and flavour are at the right level.

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