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Classic Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe for 4

Ingredients for 4 people
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 liter sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon spirit vinegar
  • Salt, ground pepper
  • 1 large shallot
  • Fine herbs: chives, flat-leaf parsley, chervil, tarragon
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions:

  1. Place the 2 egg yolks in a bowl with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk.
  2. Gradually add the sunflower oil, whisking continuously until you achieve a thick mayonnaise consistency.
  3. Stir in the tablespoon of spirit vinegar.
  4. Finely chop the shallot and fine herbs (chives, flat-leaf parsley, chervil, tarragon).
  5. Fold the chopped shallot and herbs into the mayonnaise. Mix well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Perfect for accompanying cold meats and fish. Store in the fridge and use within 3 days for best freshness.