Tartar sauce is a thick white sauce that has mayonnaise as its main base. Apart from that, the sauce comprises of ingredients like finely chopped pickled cucumber, capers, onions (or chives), and fresh parsley. At times, things like hard-boiled eggs, olives, and horseradish are also added to tartar sauce. The sauce was invented by the French, as a condiment for steak tartare, and today, is used the world over. One of the best uses of tartar sauce is in the form of seasoning for fried seafood dishes. The sauce usually has a rough consistency and might also be added with vinegar, added for a sharper flavor. In the following lines, we have provided a very easy recipe, for homemade tartar sauce.
How to Make Tartar Sauce
Items Needed
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 tsp Confectioners Sugar
- 1 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
- 3 tbsp Sweet White Onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
Instructions
- Take a bowl and put all the ingredients in it, except salt.
- With the help of a spoon, or hand, mix all the ingredients together.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Put in the refrigerator at least an hour before serving.
- For best results, leave the sauce in the fridge overnight.
