Here’s a simple recipe for homemade tartar sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon capers, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped capers if using.
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste the tartar sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Once seasoned to your liking, transfer the tartar-sauce to a serving dish or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate the tartar-sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve alongside your favorite seafood dishes such as fish and chips, fried shrimp, or crab cakes.
- Enjoy your homemade tartar-sauce!
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
FAQs
What is traditional tartar sauce made of?
Traditional tartar-sauce typically consists of mayonnaise as a base, mixed with ingredients such as chopped pickles or pickle relish, minced onions or shallots, lemon juice or vinegar for acidity, and sometimes mustard and capers for additional flavor.
How to make Gordon Ramsay’s tartar sauce?
While specific recipes vary, Gordon Ramsay’s tartar-sauce often includes mayonnaise, chopped cornichons or gherkins, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Ramsay’s recipe emphasizes freshness and balance of flavors.
What’s a good substitute for tartar sauce?
A good substitute for tartar sauce can be a mixture of mayonnaise with finely chopped pickles or pickle relish, a splash of lemon juice or vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Alternatively, you can use aioli, remoulade sauce, or a simple yogurt-based sauce flavored with herbs and spices.
What is tartar sauce made of at McDonald’s?
The tartar-sauce used at McDonald’s typically consists of ingredients such as soybean oil, sweet pickle relish, egg yolks, distilled vinegar, onion powder, sugar, salt, mustard seed, spices, and calcium disodium EDTA as a preservative. However, specific formulations may vary by region.
