Modern Sauce Tartare

Modern Sauce Tartare

A classic Sauce Tartare, modernized with updated ingredients and clear instructions.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (Use a good quality mayonnaise or homemade.)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Pinch)
  • 2 Egg yolks (Use pasteurized egg yolks for safety.)
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons White wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Capers (Finely chopped)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dill pickles (Finely chopped)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Green olives (Finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, powdered sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  2. 2Add the egg yolks to the bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow.
  3. 3Very slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the sauce emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy. This may take a few minutes, so be patient.
  4. 4Whisk in the white wine vinegar until well combined.
  5. 5Gently stir in the chopped capers, dill pickles, and green olives.
  6. 6Gently fold in the mayonnaise until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. 7Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
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