Japanese Tartar Sauce for Dipping

Elevate your dipping game with this rich and creamy Japanese Tartar Sauce, a perfect complement to crispy tempura, golden karaage, or flaky fried fish. Made with the distinctive tang of Japanese mayonnaise like Kewpie, this sauce gets an umami-packed twist with the addition of finely chopped hard-boiled egg, crunchy pickled cucumber, and a touch of rice vinegar. Minced onion and parsley bring freshness, while a hint of sugar balances the tangy-sweet flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce can be chilled to perfection for optimal flavor melding. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a flavorful snack, this versatile Japanese Tartar Sauce will transform any dish into an irresistible culinary experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Japanese mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
• 1 large Hard-boiled egg
• 1 small Pickled cucumber (or dill pickle)
• 2 tablespoons (minced) Onion
• 1 teaspoon (minced) Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Hard-boil the egg: In a small pot, place the egg and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 9-10 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer the egg to a bowl of cold water to cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled, peel the egg and finely chop it.

Step 3

Meanwhile, finely dice the pickled cucumber and mince the onion and parsley.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise, chopped hard-boiled egg, pickled cucumber, minced onion, and parsley.

Step 5

Add rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or salt for balance.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for fried dishes like tempura, karaage, or fish fillets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(239.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	902.1

Total Fat 93.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 274.9mg	0%
Sodium 1760.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 54.1mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 184.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.0%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 4.5%