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How to Make Tartar Sauce
Victoria Haneveer

How to Make Tartar Sauce

Tartar sauce is really good with fried breaded or battered fish filets. This sauce offers a creamy taste with hints of bitter and sour in there, to really complement the fish. This is so easy to put together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 pint (250ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • 4 teaspoons chopped pickles (gherkins or cornichons)
  • 4 teaspoons chopped capers

Method
 

  1. Add the mustard, egg yolks, sugar, vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper to your blender or food processor.
  2. Combine to make a pale, smooth paste.
  3. Pour in the olive oil, in a steady stream, until the mayonnaise mixture is the right consistency.
  4. Add the parsley, chives, pickles and capers and blend well.
  5. Add the lemon juice gradually, tasting as you go, until the tartar sauce has the right flavor.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  7. Chill and serve with hot and crispy fried fish.

Notes

In a rush? Then just swap the first 5 ingredients for your favorite mayo!