Tartar Sauce (American Version)

To prepare a delicious mayonnaise, which will become the base of a savory sauce, you need a few essential ingredients. Start by putting a fresh egg, 250 ml of sunflower oil, a teaspoon of salt, and a teaspoon of mustard into a bowl. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to combine the ingredients. Blend at high speed for about 30 seconds, then reduce the speed and continue blending until the mayonnaise becomes creamy and consistent. It's important to add the oil gradually to achieve a perfect emulsion.

After you have obtained the mayonnaise, take 3 heaping tablespoons of it and put them in a large bowl. Then, prepare the rest of the ingredients for the sauce. Finely chop some vegetables, such as green onions, bell peppers, olives, or pickles. Choose the combination you like best, but make sure they are chopped very finely so that they integrate perfectly into the mayonnaise. Separately, in another container, prepare the two liquids: you can use lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, or a splash of balsamic vinegar, depending on your preferences.

Add the chopped vegetables to the 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix well with a spatula, ensuring that each ingredient is well incorporated. Once you have obtained a homogeneous mixture, add the two liquids prepared earlier and mix again until the sauce becomes uniform. Taste the mixture and adjust with salt and pepper to your liking.

When the sauce is ready, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This resting period is essential for the flavors to meld and become more intense. The resulting sauce will be ideal to accompany fish dishes, whether grilled, baked, or breaded. Serve generously alongside a portion of fish, and your guests will be delighted by the flavor combination. This simple yet flavorful recipe will surely become a favorite in your kitchen!