Tartar Sauce Recipe
This refined tartar sauce eliminates the need for long resting periods or specialty ingredients by focusing on the precise ratio balance between fat, acid, and sugar, delivering peak performance the second it is mixed.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Very sharp knife
Ingredients
Optimized Tartar Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup dill pickles finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp dill fresh or frozen, OR 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice Use room temperature for best emulsification
- 1 tsp sugar granulated
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp onion finely chopped, optional
Instructions
Assembly and Calibration
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Taste before adjusting. Add more lemon juice or pickles if desired for calibration based on pickle sharpness.
Notes
This sauce is designed for immediate serving; no resting time is required due to the immediate chemical balancing achieved by adding sugar to offset the acidity of the lemon and pickle brine. For a brighter summer flavor, substitute dried dill with 1/2 tsp of dried oregano. Avoid substituting lime juice for lemon juice, as lime conflicts with the dill; white wine vinegar is a better substitute if lemons are unavailable. Store sealed tightly in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 21g
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