Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon water; A pinch of salt; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped capers; 1 tablespoon chopped cornichon or gherkin (not sweet pickle); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon; 1 teaspoon chopped chives; 1 tablespoon chopped chervil; Salt; Fresh-ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon water
A pinch of salt
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 tablespoon chopped cornichon or gherkin (not sweet pickle)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped chervil
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper

1
Combine in a mixing bowl: 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon water, A pinch of salt.
2
Mix well with a whisk.
3
Into a cup with a pour spout, measure about: 3/4 cup olive oil.
4
Slowly dribble the oil into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
5
As the egg yolk absorbs the oil, the sauce will thicken, lighten in color, and become opaque; this will happen rather quickly.
6
You can then add the oil a little faster, whisking all the while.
7
If the mayonnaise becomes too thick, thin it with a bit of water or vinegar.
8
When all the oil has been added, stir in: 1 tablespoon chopped capers, 1 tablespoon chopped cornichon or gherkin (not sweet pickle), 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, 1 teaspoon chopped chives, 1 tablespoon chopped chervil.
9
Season to taste with: Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
10
Add more vinegar if desired.
11
Let the tartar sauce sit for 30 minutes to let the flavors emerge and marry.
12
Substitute 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest for the white wine vinegar.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon water, A pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Tartar Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tartar Sauce

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