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Tartar Sauce

Tartar sauce is very easy to make, tangy in flavor, and best served with fish. Make it at home instead of buying it ready-made!

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MainsInternationalPescatarianDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg freeMediumGrilledFish

Recipe story

Tartar sauce is ready in minutes at home — see the method and discover how easy it is

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • Half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
  • Pickled cucumber, finely chopped (use a generous amount to give the sharp flavor desired)
  • A little lemon juice
  • Mayonnaise
  • A pinch of salt
  • To make flavorful grilled fish to serve with this tartar, see the link Grilled Fish on Charcoal
  • For more from Faten see Mini Tagine

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients except the mayonnaise.
  2. Add mayonnaise to reach the desired consistency and mix again.
  3. Chill the tartar sauce in the refrigerator for at least half an hour.

Notes and serving ideas

  • Grilled Fish on Charcoal
  • Mini Tagine
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