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Garlic sauce with mayonnaise (Polish-modern)

Pikantne Snacks Fusion cuisine 5 min Easy 21 wyświetleń ~6.86 PLN - (0)
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Creamy garlic sauce based on mayonnaise with a light addition of natural yogurt is a modern Polish interpretation of the classic dip. The intense aroma of garlic is softened by the acidity of lemon and the freshness of chives, creating a sauce perfect for spring snacks: baked potatoes, young vegetables, crispy croutons, kabanosy, or as a dip for potato pancakes. The sauce has a velvety texture, a slightly yellowish color, and green accents from herbs; it combines the richness of mayonnaise with the light acidity of yogurt, making it not overly heavy. Preparation takes just a few minutes, and the flavor develops best after a short chill. I recommend it as a versatile addition to parties, picnics, and takeout dishes in a Polish-modern style.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (7)

Servings:
4
  • Mayonnaise 200 g
  • Natural yogurt 100 g
  • Garlic 3 ząbki (~15 g)
  • Lemon juice 20 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 1 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Chives 0.2 pęczków (~15 g)
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Prepare all the ingredients and tools: a small mixing bowl, a spoon or whisk, a cutting board, a knife, a garlic press or grater, and a measuring spoon for the juice. Weigh out the mayonnaise (200 g) and yogurt (100 g; if you don't have a scale, use a measuring cup - that's about 100 ml). Squeeze the juice from one small lemon (about 20 ml) into a separate bowl. Prepare 3 cloves of garlic (15 g).

Ingredients: Mayonnaise, Natural yogurt, Lemon juice, Garlic
Use a small bowl with high sides for easy mixing; if you don't have a garlic press, use a fine grater or chop very finely.

Preparing the garlic

2

Peel the garlic cloves. Cut each clove in half and remove (if present) the hard, green sprout inside - this will reduce bitterness. Crush the garlic in a press directly over a small bowl with lemon juice or grate it on a fine grater to obtain a smooth paste. You should get about 1-2 teaspoons of thick garlic paste. If the paste is too thick, add a little lemon juice to thin it out.

Ingredients: Garlic, Lemon juice
Use a garlic press for the quickest effect; if you don't have one, grate the garlic on a fine grater. Remove the green sprout - this will make the sauce milder and not so sharp.

Mixing the sauce

3

In a larger bowl, place mayonnaise (200 g) and natural yogurt (100 g). Add the prepared garlic paste from the previous step and 20 ml of lemon juice. Add 1 g (a pinch) of salt and 1 g (a pinch) of pepper. Whisk or stir with a spoon for about 30-45 seconds until the ingredients combine into a smooth, uniform emulsion with a creamy consistency. Check the consistency – the sauce should be thick but not hard; if it's too thick, add 5 ml of yogurt or water at a time and mix.

Ingredients: Mayonnaise, Natural yogurt, Garlic, Lemon juice, Salt, Black pepper
Use a whisk or a long-handled spoon; mix vigorously, but not for long (30-45 seconds is enough). If the sauce separates, add a little yogurt and mix quickly to recombine the ingredients.

Additions and seasoning

4

If you are using chives (optional), finely chop about 15 g of chives and gently mix them into the sauce. Taste the sauce and if necessary, season with an extra pinch of salt or a bit of lemon juice to balance the flavor. Additionally, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard or 5 ml of rapeseed oil for a different flavor profile (optional).

Ingredients: Chives, Salt, Lemon juice
Chop the chives very finely so they don't dominate the consistency of the sauce. If you're adding mustard, choose a mild table mustard to avoid adding too sharp a taste.

Chilling and Serving

5

Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes — this will allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, stir again. Serve the sauce in a small bowl as a dip for seasonal vegetables (e.g. young carrots, radishes, cucumber), roasted potatoes, potato pancakes, or sandwiches.

Ingredients: Mayonnaise, Natural yogurt, Chives
If you need the sauce immediately, you can serve it right away, but a short time in the fridge (15-30 minutes) will greatly enhance the flavor. Use a small ceramic bowl or glass jar for serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Mayonnaise-based sauces with garlic have been popular in Poland since the 1980s, but adding yogurt is a modern twist that makes the sauce lighter and more suitable for contemporary tastes.

Best for

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the sauce chilled in a small bowl, garnished with finely chopped chives and freshly ground pepper. Perfect for steamed vegetables, fresh spring vegetables, potato chips, and homemade fries.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, mix well. Do not freeze (texture and flavor will change).

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