Relish facts for kids

Indian dishes with Relish

A relish is a yummy sauce or spread made from cooked, chopped, or pickled vegetables or fruits. It adds a special flavor to your food!

Where Relish Comes From

Relish first came from India. From there, it became popular all over the world. In India, relish is used as an ingredient in many different meals. In most other countries, it is mainly used as a condiment. This means it's added to food at the table, like ketchup or mustard. Because of this, relish is now one of the most popular condiments sold around the world. You often see it used on hot dogs and hamburgers.

Different Kinds of Relish

There are many different types of relish from all over the world. Each one has its own special taste!

Chow-chow relish

Doenjang

Here are some well-known relishes:

• Ajika
• Ajvar
• Achar
• Atchara
• Bostongurka
• Biber salçası
• Branston relish
• Chakalaka
• Chermoula
• Chow-chow
• Chrain
• Chutney
• Cranberry relish
• Ćwikła – a Polish relish made from beets.
• Dill relish
• Doenjang
• Gentleman's Relish – This special relish was created in 1828 by John Osborn. It contains spiced anchovy. People usually spread a tiny bit on toast with butter.
• Gochujang
• India relish
• Lecsó
• Ljutenica
• Kachumbari – a common relish in East Africa.
• Kimchi relish – made using kimchi as the main ingredient.
• Kyopolou
• Kuchela
• Mango pickle
• Mixed pickles
• Mostarda – can be a relish, fruit pickle, fruit preserve, or chutney.
• Muhammara
• Matbucha
• Pear relish
• Piccalilli
• Pickled cucumber
• Pinđur
• Salsa
• Zacuscă

Related Pages

• Condiment
• Ketchup
• Mustard

Images for kids

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  Kyopolou (Кьопоолу) is a relish from the Balkans. It is made from red bell peppers, eggplant, and garlic.

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  Pickle relish with added cilantro.

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  A delicious coconut-mango chutney.

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  Gentleman's Relish up close.

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  Homemade mostarda.

See also

In Spanish: Relish para niños