Japanese Tartar Sauce for Dipping
Elevate your dipping game with this rich and creamy Japanese Tartar Sauce, a perfect complement to crispy tempura, golden karaage, or flaky fried fish. Made with the distinctive tang of Japanese mayonnaise like Kewpie, this sauce gets an umami-packed twist with the addition of finely chopped hard-boiled egg, crunchy pickled cucumber, and a touch of rice vinegar. Minced onion and parsley bring freshness, while a hint of sugar balances the tangy-sweet flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce can be chilled to perfection for optimal flavor melding. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a flavorful snack, this versatile Japanese Tartar Sauce will transform any dish into an irresistible culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Japanese mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
- 1 large Hard-boiled egg
- 1 small Pickled cucumber (or dill pickle)
- 2 tablespoons (minced) Onion
- 1 teaspoon (minced) Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Hard-boil the egg: In a small pot, place the egg and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 9-10 minutes.
Transfer the egg to a bowl of cold water to cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled, peel the egg and finely chop it.
Meanwhile, finely dice the pickled cucumber and mince the onion and parsley.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise, chopped hard-boiled egg, pickled cucumber, minced onion, and parsley.
Add rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or salt for balance.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for fried dishes like tempura, karaage, or fish fillets.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 275 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 1761 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
