Tartar sauce with pickled cucumber - photo 1
← Recipes

Tartar sauce with pickled cucumber

Snacks Appetizers 10 min Easy 20 wyświetleń ~8.66 PLN * - (0)
Rate:
(0)
Start Cooking

Description

Classic tartar sauce in the Polish version: a thick, creamy sauce based on mayonnaise and sour cream with crunchy pickled cucumber, capers, and fresh parsley. It is a traditional yet versatile addition to cold cuts, fried fish, baked potatoes, or as a dip for raw vegetables. The sauce combines the acidity of pickled cucumber and lemon juice with the saltiness of capers and the delicacy of sour cream, while mustard gives it a distinct, pleasant background. Easy to prepare, visually striking (green accents of parsley and cucumber), perfect for Polish seasonal snacks and family gatherings.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Mayonnaise 200 g
  • 18% cream 100 ml
  • Pickled cucumber 1.5 szt. (~150 g)
  • Capers 20 g
  • Onion 0.5 szt. (~75 g)
  • Mustard 15 g
  • Lemon 0.2 szt. (~15 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Parsley 0.5 pęczek (~15 g)
  • Salt 1 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Chicken egg 1 szt. (~60 g)
  • Dill 15 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~8.66 PLN (2.17 PLN/porcję)
* Brak cen dla niektórych składników

💡 Kliknij na składnik aby oznaczyć jako użyty

Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Prepare all the ingredients and tools: a large mixing bowl, a sharp knife, a cutting board, a spoon or whisk, measuring spoons. Take the mayonnaise and sour cream out of the fridge so they combine well.

Ingredients: Mayonnaise, 18% cream
Use a large glass or ceramic bowl (easier to mix). A sharp knife will make it easier to finely chop the cucumber and onion. Also, prepare a paper towel to drain the ingredients.

Chopping cucumber and onion

2

Cut the pickled cucumber into small cubes: trim the ends, cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into pieces 2-3 mm thick and further into cubes. Peel the onion and chop it very finely (mincing): cut it in half from root to tip, lay it flat and make thin strips, then cutting perpendicularly will give you small cubes.

Ingredients: Pickled cucumber, Onion
If you want to mellow the onion, after chopping, pour boiling water over it for 30 seconds, drain and dry. Use a sharp knife and a stable cutting board, keeping your fingers curled under to avoid cutting yourself.

Preparation of capers and herbs

3

If the capers are very salty or in brine, rinse them briefly under running water and drain on a paper towel. Chop the parsley very finely - cut off the thicker stems and chop only the leaves. If you are using dill (optional), chop it just as finely.

Ingredients: capers, Parsley, dill
Capers can be gently dried to avoid thinning the sauce. Use a small bowl for the chopped herbs to add them evenly.

Mixing the base

4

In a large bowl, add mayonnaise and sour cream. Add a tablespoon of mustard and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix with a spoon or whisk for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Taste the sauce to assess the level of acidity and spiciness.

Ingredients: Mayonnaise, 18% cream, Mustard, Lemon
Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula for mixing. Stir vigorously but briefly — overmixing can make the sauce too runny.

Combining ingredients

5

Add the chopped cucumber, onion, drained capers, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Gently mix with a spoon for about 30 seconds, until the ingredients are evenly distributed in the sauce. The sauce should be thick but easily spreadable.

Ingredients: Pickled cucumber, Onion, capers, Parsley
Mix from the bottom of the bowl upwards to combine the ingredients well. Check the consistency: if it's too thick, you can add a teaspoon of cream or cucumber juice.

Seasoning and taste adjustment

6

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper, mix and taste. If the sauce is too salty (from capers/pickles), add a little more cream or a teaspoon of lemon juice if you need more acidity. Season gradually — it's always better to add than to reduce saltiness.

Ingredients: Salt, Black pepper, Lemon, 18% cream
Remember that the flavor will harmonize a bit more after cooling. If you're unsure, wait 5 minutes and taste again.

Optional toppings and finishing touches

7

If you are using an egg, chop the hard-boiled egg into small cubes (first cool it, peel it, then chop). Add the egg and optionally chopped dill to the sauce and gently mix. You can also add more capers or herbs for garnish.

Ingredients: dill
An additional egg will make the sauce more filling and creamy. Add the ingredients gradually so they do not overpower the base flavor.

Cooling and Serving

8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve in a small bowl as a dip or alongside cold cuts, fried fish, baked potatoes, or as a topping for sandwiches.

It's best to prepare the sauce 30 minutes before serving — the flavors will become more harmonized. Mix again before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Tartar sauce does not originate directly from the Tatars — it is a European adaptation of mayonnaise-based sauces with the addition of pickles and capers, popular in Polish cuisine since the 19th century as an accompaniment to meats and fish.

Best for

spotkanie rodzinne przyjęcie z przekąskami obiad z rybą

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve chilled in a small ceramic bowl, garnished with additional chopped parsley and a few slices of cucumber. It pairs wonderfully with fried fish (e.g., cod, pangasius), cold platters, and as a dip for seasonal vegetables.

🥡 Storage

Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. With longer storage, the flavor may intensify. Before serving again, mix well. Do not freeze.

📸 Ugotowane przez społeczność

Zaloguj się, aby dodać zdjęcie
Dodaj zdjęcie gotowej potrawy

Po zatwierdzeniu przez moderatora otrzymasz 10 punktów doświadczenia.

🍲

Nikt jeszcze nie dodał zdjęcia. Bądź pierwszy!

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment on this recipe!

Add a comment

You might also like

Casserole with cheese and mushrooms 20 min

Casserole with cheese and mushrooms

Snacks
Party Flavor Wreath with Kabanos, Cheese, and Vegetables 45 min

Party Flavor Wreath with Kabanos, Cheese, ...

Appetizers
Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise (Traditional for Christmas Eve) 90 min

Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise (Tradition...

Christmas Eve Dinner
Yogurt sauce with garlic and dill 10 min

Yogurt sauce with garlic and dill

Snacks
Aksamitny krem z brokułów z serem feta 45 min

Aksamitny krem z brokułów z serem feta

Soups
Creamy celery salad with toasted nuts and cranberries 60 min

Creamy celery salad with toasted nuts and ...

Salads

Recipe Categories

Snacks
Snacks in: New Year's Eve

Snacks are the perfect way to make the wait for midnight more enjoyable; they should be small but impressive.

See all recipes in this category
Appetizers
Appetizers in: Christmas Eve Dinner

Appetizers open the meal and prepare the palate for the following dishes. In this category, we present elegant and tasty appetizers for every occasion. Our recipes include carpaccio, tartare, bruschetta, antipasti, and skewers. You will find both cold and warm appetizers here. We pay special atte...

See all recipes in this category
Reklama