Polish Tartar Sauce
Elevate your mealtime with the bold and zesty flavors of Polish Tartar Sauce, a creamy and tangy condiment that's packed with character. Made with a base of rich mayonnaise, this recipe is brimming with finely chopped dill pickles, capers, fresh parsley, and dill for a burst of freshness in every bite. A hard-boiled egg adds a touch of heartiness, while a dash of lemon juice and optional horseradish provide the perfect tangy kick. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with fried fish, roasted potatoes, or crisp vegetable platters. Polish Tartar Sauce is your go-to homemade upgrade to elevate any dish with authentic European flair and irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 medium Pickles (dill or sour, finely chopped)
- 1 large Hard-boiled egg (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Capers (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Horseradish (optional, for extra kick)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Start by boiling one egg until hard-boiled (approximately 10-12 minutes). Once cooked, cool it in cold water, peel the shell, and finely chop the egg.
Finely chop the pickles, capers, parsley, and dill.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, chopped egg, capers, parsley, and dill.
Add the lemon juice, horseradish (if using), salt, and black pepper into the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients smoothly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a delicious accompaniment to fried fish, roasted potatoes, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.3 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 1955 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 210 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.
