Polish Tartar Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Polish Tartar Sauce with a zesty and tangy flavor perfect for pairing with seafood
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Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup gherkins or 3/4 cup dill pickle , minced
1 tablespoon chives , minced
1/4 cup marinated mushrooms , minced
1 tablespoon non-pareil small caper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
129
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
Polish Tartar Sauce is a delicious sauce commonly paired with seafood dishes. This versatile sauce has a creamy texture with a tangy taste and can transform an ordinary seafood dish into an extraordinary one. It originated in Poland and is now widespread globally. The sauce complement's the flavor of various seafood recipes and can alternatively be used as a dip or a sandwich spread. Some variations include adding grated onion for extra flavor or garlic to control blood pressure. The inclusion of various vegetables makes the sauce healthy and nutritious.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, prepared mustard, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, salt, and black pepper until well-incorporated.
2.Add minced gherkins or dill pickle, chives, marinated mushrooms, and non-pareil small capers to the mixing bowl.
3.Stir all ingredients together until the tartar sauce is well-blended and consistent.
4.Cover the mix with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

Polish Tartar Sauce adds zesty and tangy flavor to seafood dishes.
The tartar sauce is very easy and quick to prepare with a wide range of ingredients that can be substituted for other options.
This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator and can be prepared ahead of time.

CONS

The sour cream and mayonnaise used in the dish make it high in fat and calories, thus inappropriate for persons on a weight reduction diet.
Additionally, the inclusion of sugar in the recipe makes it unsuitable for consumption by persons with diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Some health benefits of the ingredients used in the tartar sauce are:
1. Non-pareil capers are a good source of antioxidants which are linked with reducing cancer risk and lowering the risk of heart disease.
2. Mustard is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants that help support a healthy immune system.
3. Garlic, an optional ingredient, is rich in vitamins and minerals and has been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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