Universal Burger
Tartar Sauce for Fried Foods

Elevate your homemade fried foods with these two versatile, creamy dipping sauces. Featuring a tangy burger sauce and a classic zesty tartar sauce, both whip up in under a minute.

Ingredients

• 1 bag mayonnaise (for burger sauce)
• 150 g ketchup
• 1 splash apple cider vinegar
• to taste sugar
• 2 large spoonfuls coarse mustard seeds
• to taste paprika
• 1/4 cup pickled cucumbers, chopped
• 2 tbsp cucumber water (pickle juice)
• 1 bag mayonnaise (for tartar sauce, plus extra as needed)
• 2 tbsp chopped onions
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• to taste black pepper
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. 1Add mayonnaise

   

   Squeeze a full bag of mayonnaise directly into a metal container placed on an electronic scale to begin preparing the universal burger sauce.

   Tip: Make sure the scale is zeroed or note the starting weight before you begin squeezing.
2. 2Add ketchup

   

   Pour 150g of ketchup from a squeeze bottle directly into the metal container on top of the previously added mayonnaise.

   Tip: Add the ketchup slowly while watching the scale to get the exact measurement right.
3. 3Add apple cider vinegar and sugar

   

   Pour a measured amount of apple cider vinegar followed by a suitable amount of sugar directly into the container with the mayonnaise and ketchup mixture.

   Tip: Adjust the sugar according to your preferred level of sweetness for the burger sauce.
4. 4Add mustard seeds and paprika

   

   Add two large spoonfuls of coarse mustard seeds along with a portion of paprika into the container containing the sauce base.

   Tip: Coarse mustard seeds provide a distinct texture and crunch characteristic of good burger sauces.
5. 5Add pickled cucumbers and liquid

   

   Use tongs to add universal pickled cucumbers and a splash of cucumber water into the container with the rest of the ingredients.

   Tip: Cucumber water helps adjust the consistency and enhances the tangy flavor profile.
6. 6Blend burger sauce

   

   Insert the immersion blender directly into the metal container and blend all the burger sauce ingredients for 49 seconds until uniform.

   Tip: Blend for the full duration to ensure the mustard seeds and pickles are properly incorporated.
7. 7Add mayonnaise for tartar sauce

   

   Squeeze a full bag of mayonnaise into an empty metal container positioned on an electronic scale to begin preparing the universal tartar sauce for fried foods.

   Tip: Make sure to use a clean metal container and have your ingredients ready before adding them.
8. 8Add onions and lemon juice

   

   Add freshly sliced onions and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the metal container containing the mayonnaise base.

   Tip: Fresh lemon juice provides the necessary acidity to balance the richness of the mayonnaise.
9. 9Add parsley and pickled cucumbers

   

   Use tongs to carefully add fresh parsley and pickled cucumbers into the container with the mayonnaise and onions.

   Tip: Ensure the herbs are freshly washed and chopped or added cleanly with tongs.
10. 10Season with black pepper and salt

    

    Sprinkle ground black pepper and a suitable amount of salt directly onto the mixture of mayonnaise, onions, parsley, and pickled cucumbers.

    Tip: Season gradually so you can taste and adjust the flavor later.
11. 11Add extra mayonnaise

    

    Squeeze additional egg yolk sauce or mayonnaise from a red-and-white branded bag into the container to ensure the proper texture and richness.

    Tip: Remember to add more mayonnaise if you notice the mixture lacks sufficient base volume.
12. 12Blend the tartar sauce

    

    Insert an immersion blender into the container and thoroughly blend all the tartar sauce ingredients until smooth, adding a little cucumber water if the consistency is too thick.

    Tip: Add cucumber water a little at a time if the mixture becomes too thick to blend easily.

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