The Tartare Sauce Thread

mfin

So, which brand is the best and tastiest?

Plus, any good recipes for homemade?

...the answer to the first question is, I reckon, and it pains me to say, Marks & Spencer.

team47b

2 eggs (yolks only)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & black pepper
250ml groundnut oil
250ml olive oil
juice of ½ a lemon
1 tbsp chopped tarragon (has to be fresh! not dried)
1 tbsp rinsed capers
1 tbsp chopped gherkins
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Make a mayonnaise by mixing 2 egg yolks, 1 tsp of Dijon mustard and a little salt and black pepper, then slowly whisk in 250ml each of groundnut oil and olive oil, a little at a time. Thin slightly with the juice of half a lemon. Stir in 1 tbsp each of chopped tarragon, rinsed capers and chopped gherkins, plus 2 tbsp of chopped parsley

you could cheat and use Hellmans and add other ingredients, although homemade mayo is best.

Try not to kill anything to enjoy this sauce with

simonhead

Add a spoonful of Wasabi or horseradish

mfin

I like making it by making mayo, then adding that to 2 finely chopped hard boiled eggs, loads of chopped capers and absolutely loads of chopped gherkins, salt, pepper, lemon zest and a load of dill and parsley.

finchy

But what should it accompany?

Obviously there is fish/scampi and chips, but I'd also like to nominate fried cheese and chips.

team47b

... with roast potatoes or BBQ'd courgette or with poppadoms instead of raita

scott-s30

Always have it with my mixed grill at the Groes Wen Inn in Newport, no-one else's mixed grill comes close!