Tartare sauce

sauce tartare

Flavor and role

A tangy sauce of mayonnaise mixed with chopped pickles, capers, onion and herbs. It cuts the richness of fried food.

Typical dishes and uses

Fish and chips, fried prawns, fried fish cutlets, crab cakes

Substitutes

4 tbsp tartare sauce = 3 tbsp mayonnaise + 1 tbsp chopped pickles + a little chopped onion and lemon juice.

Storage

Shop-bought, opened: 2-3 months in the fridge. Homemade: 3-4 days in the fridge.

Main countries

United Kingdom · France

Updated 2026-10-10