In this cheat sheet you will find recipes most popular and delicious sauces with mayonnaise which are easy cook it yourself at home even for an inexperienced housewife.
Tatar sauce. Add salt, black pepper, mustard, finely chopped pickles (gherkins), 1 chopped hard-boiled egg (or just the white) and a pinch of granulated sugar to the mayonnaise to taste. Finally, gradually add a few teaspoons of cold water. If the sauce is not sour enough, add a little lemon juice. Such sauce with mayonnaise served with fried fish or cutlets.
Swedish sauce. Add to the mayonnaise 1-2 tablespoons of thick applesauce made from baked apples, 2 teaspoons of grated horseradish, the juice of half an orange and salt to taste. The sauce is served with roasted pork.
White wine sauce. Prepare mayonnaise from 1.5 glasses of vegetable oil, juice of 2 lemons, salt, sugar to taste and 4-5 raw yolks, add 1 glass of white wine to it and serve with sausage and fresh fish.
Sauce for salted fish. Add to the mayonnaise 2 teaspoons of mustard, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onions, a spoonful of dill, a pinch of parsley, 1-2 finely chopped hard-boiled eggs, salt, black pepper, add sardines or pieces of salted herring (pre-bone the herring, soak in fresh milk for one hour and rinse with vinegar).
Red wine sauce. Add a glass of red wine, 1/2 tablespoon of wine vinegar or lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste, a little sugar, 2 tablespoons of chopped onions to the mayonnaise and serve with sausages or fried sausage.
- Old beef will cook faster if you first coat it thickly with mustard and rinse it in cold water a few hours before cooking.
- The liver will acquire a new taste if you place it in fresh milk for 2-3 hours before frying.
- Schnitzels come out especially tender if you cover them with a mixture of vinegar and sunflower oil before frying and leave them for 1-2 hours.
- It will be easier to remove fish scales if you immerse the fish in hot water for a few minutes before cleaning.
- The fish will become especially tasty if you dip it in fresh milk before frying. You need to fry it in vegetable oil, rolling it in wheat flour.
Mayonnaise is a very popular product on our table. But there are other equally tasty sauces that are prepared on the basis of mayonnaise. We have collected for you recipes for the most popular and simple sauces that you can easily prepare at home.
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Garlic sauce
To prepare mayonnaise-based garlic sauce, we will need ready-made homemade mayonnaise, garlic, herbs (dill or parsley) and salt.
Ingredients:
100 g homemade mayonnaise
3-5 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp. l. dill
a pinch of salt
Add finely chopped garlic to the mayonnaise mixture. In the same way, finely chop the greens and add to the mixture along with a pinch of salt. Mix well and put it in the refrigerator in a glass jar with the lid closed for half an hour. This sauce goes well with fried eggplants or zucchini with tomatoes, as well as baked potatoes.
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Tartar sauce"
The classic cold sauce of French cuisine is traditionally prepared from hard-boiled yolk, herbs and vegetable oil. Sometimes adding capers, pickled cucumbers, onions and other greens. At home, you can prepare a simplified “Tartar”, which is based on mayonnaise.
Ingredients:
1 tsp. capers
½ tbsp. pickled cucumbers
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. l. green onions
2 tsp. lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Mix mayonnaise (homemade), finely chopped onion, capers and pickled cucumbers until smooth, add mustard, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir and cool in the refrigerator. Serve this sauce with fish and seafood dishes, roast beef, and cold roasts.
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Wasabi sauce
The sauce is prepared based on Japanese horseradish - wasabi. Because this green horseradish is so expensive, many restaurants outside Japan make it using regular horseradish, adding spices and food coloring. Therefore, when buying such wasabi in a supermarket, you should not count on its excellent quality.
Ingredients:
2-3 tbsp. l. wasabi
Just add wasabi to mayonnaise. If you like it spicier, add more; if you prefer a less spicy sauce, one spoon is enough. Mix everything thoroughly in a glass container and place in the refrigerator to cool. Can be served with fish dishes and salads.
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Mustard sauce
They say mustard increases appetite and improves digestion. It is also perfect for those who want to lose weight, as it contains substances that break down fats. Mustard-based sauce should be stored in a cool and dark place, otherwise it will lose its taste and aroma.
Ingredients:
1-2 tbsp. l. French grain mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Add 2 tbsp to homemade mayonnaise. l. grainy mustard. Salt, pepper and put in the refrigerator to brew. This sauce goes well with grilled dishes, particularly chicken.
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Hot chili sauce
Red pepper has a strong spicy aroma and a pungent, and sometimes even hot, taste. Having contraindications to eating spicy foods, it is better to avoid this sauce. By the way, the burning sensation from pepper is relieved not by water, but by milk. Well, this is in case you cut the pepper with a knife and do not use ready-made paste.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. l. chili paste
Homemade mayonnaise should be combined with chili paste. If you want a hotter sauce, you can add 3 tablespoons of pasta. For a less savory version, 1 spoon will be enough. The sauce is suitable for grilled dishes.
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Burger sauce
When we buy a burger at a fast food restaurant, we usually add the popular barbecue sauce or sweet and sour sauce. At home, this sauce can be prepared using mayonnaise.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. l. tomato ketchup
1 tsp. chili paste
handful of olives
Mix mayonnaise with pasta and ketchup, add finely chopped olives and paprika, mix well and let it brew. This simple sauce goes well with hamburgers, which, by the way, can also be prepared at home.
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Sauce with herbs
The sauce, prepared on the basis of mayonnaise and herbs, is perfect for cold fish dishes and meat snacks.
Ingredients:
lettuce leaves
parsley and dill
tarragon
1 tbsp. l. vinegar
Wash the lettuce and spinach leaves and boil thoroughly in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Cool, then finely chop and add 1 tbsp. l. ready greens for mayonnaise. Add salt and vinegar to taste.
Do not forget that mayonnaise and all sauces prepared on its basis are very high in calories!
Of the existing sauces, we most often use mayonnaise and ketchup. It’s probably not worth even comparing the harm of store-bought products, which can be stored for years, with the benefits of home-cooked ones!
Eat right, cook with pleasure and!
We invite you to try one of 10 delicious sauces today, which contain fairly simple ingredients and do not contain harmful additives. We wish you delicious moments!
1. Tomato sauce from Italy for pasta or pizza
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan, add one finely chopped onion and 3-4 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for 7–8 minutes. Then add 1 tablespoon of oregano, 800 g of chopped canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens. Then add 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded. Season the finished sauce with salt and pepper.
2. Spanish “Salsa” for bright feasts
Grind 15 cherry tomatoes (or regular ones), 1 bunch of dill and a bunch of green onions in a blender. Add 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon each of tomato paste and olive (or refined vegetable) oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Polish sauce - goes perfectly with fish
Melt 150 g of butter over low heat. Add 4 chopped boiled eggs and 10 g of parsley to the cooled, slightly warm butter. Stir and season with lemon juice (or citric acid on the tip of a knife). .
4. Sweet and sour sauce for Chinese dishes
Mix 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons, 3 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and tomato puree. Separately, mix 1 teaspoon corn flour with 4 tablespoons water and add to the mixture. Place the sauce on the fire and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. This sauce is served hot.
5. Italian dressing for light salads
Mix in a jar 2.5 tablespoons, 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, half a clove of crushed garlic, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Close the lid and shake well.
6. Milk sauce for vegetarian dishes
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Gradually pour in 1.5 cups of milk and cook for 10 minutes; after cooking, add salt to taste.
7. Caesar salad dressing
Whisk 1 teaspoon mustard with 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon salt. Carefully pour in 150 ml of olive oil a little at a time, whisk until it reaches the consistency of mayonnaise. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground pepper, 50 g grated Parmesan, 2 cloves crushed garlic and whisk the sauce well.
8. Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Mix 125 ml of natural yogurt, 1 peeled grated cucumber (before adding the cucumber, carefully squeeze out all the pulp), 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and olive oil, finely chopped parsley, dill and salt to taste.
9. Turkish sauce, spicy
You will need 2 onions, 1 tablespoon tomato paste or half a cup of chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, red and black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, cilantro, dill, 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar (optional) , 1 sweet red pepper. Grind the ingredients in a blender to fine crumbs, season with spices, stir and pour the mixture into a sauce boat.
10. Creamy cheese sauce for spaghetti and potatoes
In a saucepan, mix 200 g of chopped processed cheese, 200 ml of cream, 10 ml of vegetable oil. Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring. Once boiling, reduce heat and add basil and black pepper to taste. Stirring constantly, add 50 g of grated cheese. Continue stirring until a smooth consistency is achieved. Pour over our side dish and enjoy!
These sauces will certainly add variety to your culinary routine and holidays!
The rich, creamy taste of mayonnaise goes perfectly with mustard, herbs, garlic and a variety of spices. This allows it to be included in a variety of delicious sauces that give familiar salads, sandwiches and hot dishes a new original taste.
Mayonnaise sauce is a universal addition for appetizers and hot dishes
Ingredients
Ground black pepper 1 pinch Salt 1 pinch Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. Anchovy 2 pieces) Lemon juice 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Garlic 2 cloves Parmesan cheese 50 grams Mayonnaise 150 grams
- Number of servings: 6
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
How to make mayonnaise sauce for Caesar salad
The bright sour-salty taste of the famous American snack is achieved mainly thanks to the dressing. The seasonings included in its composition are harmoniously combined thanks to the fatty mayonnaise base.
The cooking procedure is as follows:
- Garlic needs to be ground with salt. Add the anchovy and mash well again.
- Combine garlic-anchovy paste with lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire, mix thoroughly. Instead of Worcestershire, you can use a mixture of balsamic vinegar and soy sauce in equal proportions.
- Finely grate the Parmesan and add to the mixture.
- Pour in mayonnaise, pepper and stir until a homogeneous mass is formed.
The resulting sauce can be seasoned not only with Caesar, but also with any salads made from fresh vegetables. It is used as a layer for panini-type sandwiches and an addition to grilled vegetables and meat.
Green mayonnaise marinade
This is a traditional French dressing using fresh herbs. It has a beautiful emerald green hue. To prepare you will need:
- mayonnaise – 200 g;
- spinach – 300 g;
- natural yogurt – 100 g;
- lemon juice – 1 tsp.
- tarragon – 2 tsp.
- parsley – 2 tsp.
- chives – 2 tsp.
- salt - to taste.
From this quantity of products 400 g of sauce is obtained. You can use frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach, and fresh basil instead of tarragon.
Procedure:
- Place the herbs and chives in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, cool and grind into a paste.
- Boil the spinach for 5 minutes, place in a sieve, and squeeze.
- Place the spinach in a bowl and mash until pureed.
- Pour in mayonnaise and yogurt, mix thoroughly.
- Add herbal paste and lemon juice. If necessary, add salt and stir again.
Green sauce cannot be stored. It is served immediately after cooking - with fried chicken, lamb, baked potatoes. In the homeland of the recipe, in France, baked pork and fish are decorated with a picturesque green dressing.
In world cooking, there are many recipes for mayonnaise sauces. Try experimenting with different ingredients and maybe you’ll come up with your own “signature” version!
Mayonnaise-based sauces have always enjoyed extraordinary popularity and in connection with this, of course, the number of their recipes and the variety of ingredients added to mayonnaise have grown to give it new notes and tastes. The three sauces described below are based on this popular product, but they are all completely different.
How to make sour cream and mayonnaise sauce - recipe
Ingredients:
- egg – 1 pc.;
- sour cream – 350 g;
- vegetable oil – 250 ml;
- lemon juice – 15 g;
- ready mustard – 5 g;
- ground black pepper;
- dill;
- sugar;
- salt.
Preparation
For a good sauce, it is better to make mayonnaise yourself, so the preparation will consist of two stages.
Pour an egg into an ordinary half-liter jar, add mustard, salt and sugar. Then lower the immersion blender into the jar and mix everything at low speed, then pour in the oil in a thin stream and beat at maximum speed. It is better to lower the blender to the bottom of the jar, and then lift it up as slowly as possible. Pour lemon juice into the almost ready-made mayonnaise, and mix everything again at maximum speed with a blender.
One of the keys to success when making homemade mayonnaise is the temperature of the ingredients; the egg and oil should be at room temperature.
Then, after preparing the mayonnaise, mix it with sour cream using a regular fork, add salt and pepper if necessary, add finely chopped dill and mix again, but with a mixer or whisk, so that the sauce becomes more airy.
Mayonnaise-garlic sauce
Ingredients:
- homemade mayonnaise – 100 g;
- lemon juice – 5 g;
- garlic – 4 cloves;
- ground black pepper;
- parsley – ¼ bunch;
- salt.
Preparation
Pass the peeled garlic with the film carefully removed through a press, add a couple of pinches of salt to it and mix well, then combine with mayonnaise. Pour chopped parsley, pepper and juice into the resulting mass, then mix everything well again. To give the sauce a fluffy and creamy taste, you can add no more than 1 tablespoon of sour cream and work with a whisk.
Mustard-mayonnaise sauce
Ingredients:
Preparation
Mix sugar with water and heat the mixture; after boiling, keep it on the stove for 70 to 90 seconds. Then pour into another bowl and wait for it to cool completely, then add the mustard to the syrup and mix thoroughly with a whisk. After obtaining a homogeneous mass, add mayonnaise and repeat the work with a whisk again.
