Polish Tartar Sauce Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Poland with this zippy and flavorful Tartar Sauce! Perfect for adding a burst of freshness to your favorite fish, pâté, or cold cuts. This recipe, inspired by a Polish cookbook, offers a customizable twist, allowing you to adjust ingredients to your liking. The result is a delicious, tangy sauce that's sure to become a new family favorite. Try it with our suggested batter-fried fish for a truly authentic Polish experience! A variation (not included here, but easily added) involves incorporating 2 finely chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra richness.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 68.4 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Polish Tartar Sauce

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How to Make Polish Tartar Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, red onion, dill, and lemon juice.
  2. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  3. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce tastes even better the next day!
  5. Serve chilled as a garnish for fish, pâté, cold meats, or vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

6g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Polish Tartar Sauce?

Polish Tartar Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Polish Tartar Sauce?

Polish Tartar Sauce has approximately 68.4 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Polish Tartar Sauce?

The key ingredients for Polish Tartar Sauce are Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Prepared Mustard, Prepared Horseradish, Fresh Lemon Juice, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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