Tartar sauce: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 10:49, 15 February 2025

A condiment made from mayonnaise and other ingredients

Tartar Sauce[edit]

Tartar sauce is a creamy condiment primarily made from mayonnaise and finely chopped ingredients such as pickles, capers, and herbs. It is commonly served as an accompaniment to seafood dishes, enhancing the flavor of fried fish, crab cakes, and other seafood delicacies.

Ingredients[edit]

The base of tartar sauce is mayonnaise, which provides a rich and creamy texture. To this, various ingredients are added to create its distinctive taste:

Pickles: Typically, dill pickles or gherkins are used, chopped finely to add a tangy flavor.
Capers: These add a salty and slightly sour taste.
Herbs: Common herbs include dill, parsley, and tarragon.
Lemon juice: Adds a fresh, acidic note to balance the richness of the mayonnaise.
Mustard: Sometimes included for a bit of spice and depth.
Onions: Finely chopped onions or shallots can be added for additional flavor.

Preparation[edit]

Tartar sauce is simple to prepare. The ingredients are mixed together in a bowl until well combined. It is often recommended to let the sauce sit for a few hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.

Uses[edit]

Tartar sauce is most commonly associated with fish and chips, a classic dish in British cuisine. It is also used as a dip for fried seafood such as calamari, shrimp, and oysters. Beyond seafood, tartar sauce can be used as a spread for sandwiches or as a dressing for salads.

Variations[edit]

There are many variations of tartar sauce, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as:

Chopped hard-boiled eggs
Horseradish
Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce

These variations can alter the flavor profile, making it spicier, tangier, or more complex.

History[edit]

The origins of tartar sauce are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have been inspired by the Tartars, a group of people from Central Asia. The sauce became popular in France and eventually spread to other parts of the world, becoming a staple in many cuisines.

Related pages[edit]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-'''Tartar Sauce''' is a popular [[condiment]] often used in various [[cuisine|cuisines]] around the world. It is typically made from [[mayonnaise]], and can include other ingredients such as [[pickle]] relish, [[capers]], and [[lemon]] juice.
+{{short description|A condiment made from mayonnaise and other ingredients}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== History ==
+==Tartar Sauce==
+[[File:Tartar_Sauce.jpg|thumb|right|A bowl of tartar sauce]]
+'''Tartar sauce''' is a creamy condiment primarily made from [[mayonnaise]] and finely chopped ingredients such as [[pickles]], [[capers]], and [[herbs]]. It is commonly served as an accompaniment to [[seafood]] dishes, enhancing the flavor of fried fish, [[crab cakes]], and other seafood delicacies.
-The origins of tartar sauce are believed to be in [[France]], where it is known as 'sauce tartare'. The name is likely derived from the [[Tatar people|Tatars]], a Turkic-speaking ethnic group. The Tatars were known for their culinary skills, particularly their ability to create flavorful sauces and condiments.
+==Ingredients==
+The base of tartar sauce is [[mayonnaise]], which provides a rich and creamy texture. To this, various ingredients are added to create its distinctive taste:
-== Ingredients ==
+* '''Pickles''': Typically, [[dill pickles]] or [[gherkin]]s are used, chopped finely to add a tangy flavor.
+* '''Capers''': These add a salty and slightly sour taste.
+* '''Herbs''': Common herbs include [[dill]], [[parsley]], and [[tarragon]].
+* '''Lemon juice''': Adds a fresh, acidic note to balance the richness of the mayonnaise.
+* '''Mustard''': Sometimes included for a bit of spice and depth.
+* '''Onions''': Finely chopped [[onions]] or [[shallots]] can be added for additional flavor.
-The base of tartar sauce is typically made from mayonnaise, which is a stable [[emulsion]] of [[oil]], [[egg yolk]], and either [[vinegar]] or lemon juice. Other common ingredients in tartar sauce include finely chopped pickles or pickle relish, capers, and sometimes fresh herbs such as [[parsley]] or [[dill]]. Some variations may also include finely chopped [[onion]]s, [[garlic]], or [[mustard]].
+==Preparation==
+Tartar sauce is simple to prepare. The ingredients are mixed together in a bowl until well combined. It is often recommended to let the sauce sit for a few hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
-== Uses ==
+==Uses==
+[[File:Tartar_Sauce.jpg|thumb|left|Tartar sauce served with fish and chips]]
+Tartar sauce is most commonly associated with [[fish and chips]], a classic dish in [[British cuisine]]. It is also used as a dip for fried seafood such as [[calamari]], [[shrimp]], and [[oysters]]. Beyond seafood, tartar sauce can be used as a spread for sandwiches or as a dressing for salads.
-Tartar sauce is commonly served with [[fried fish]] and [[seafood]] dishes, such as [[fish and chips]] or [[clam strips]]. It can also be used as a spread for [[sandwich]]es, particularly those made with fish or other seafood. In some regions, tartar sauce may also be served with other types of fried foods, such as [[chicken]] or [[potatoes]].
+==Variations==
+There are many variations of tartar sauce, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as:
-== Variations ==
+* '''Chopped hard-boiled eggs'''
+* '''Horseradish'''
+* '''Worcestershire sauce'''
+* '''Hot sauce'''
-There are many regional variations of tartar sauce. For example, in the [[United States]], tartar sauce often includes pickle relish and is commonly served with seafood dishes. In [[France]], tartar sauce may include capers and is often served with [[steak tartare]]. In [[Japan]], a variation of tartar sauce known as 'tartar sauce' is made with hard-boiled eggs and is commonly served with [[fried foods]].
+These variations can alter the flavor profile, making it spicier, tangier, or more complex.
-== See Also ==
+==History==
+The origins of tartar sauce are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have been inspired by the [[Tartars]], a group of people from Central Asia. The sauce became popular in [[France]] and eventually spread to other parts of the world, becoming a staple in many cuisines.
+==Related pages==
 * [[Mayonnaise]]
+* [[Fish and chips]]
 * [[Condiment]]
-* [[Cuisine]]
-* [[Fried fish]]
 * [[Seafood]]
 [[Category:Condiments]]
 [[Category:Sauces]]
-[[Category:Cuisine]]
-{{food-stub}}