Tartar Sauce
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Tartar sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment traditionally made from mayonnaise mixed with chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and fresh herbs like dill or parsley. It originated in France and is widely used in European and American cuisine as a classic accompaniment to fried seafood, particularly fish and chips.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Tartar sauce is high in fat, primarily from its mayonnaise base, with minimal protein or carbohydrates. A typical 2-tablespoon serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, providing small amounts of vitamin K from herbs and sodium from pickles and capers.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tartar sauce is a staple in British pub food and American diners, often seen as the essential counterpart to crispy fish. Nutritionally, its high fat content makes it a calorie-dense condiment, but the inclusion of pickles and capers adds a probiotic-like tang and antioxidants.