Best 8 Tarator Sauce Recipes

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Tarator sauce, also known as tarator or toum, is a creamy and flavorful sauce that originated in the Middle East and is particularly popular in Turkish, Lebanese, and Armenian cuisines. It is made with a base of tahini, a paste made from toasted and ground sesame seeds, along with garlic, lemon juice, and other seasonings. Tarator sauce is often served as a dip for grilled meats, fish, and vegetables, or as a condiment for sandwiches and wraps. It can also be used as a marinade or dressing for salads. Tarator sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that adds a unique and tangy flavor to a variety of dishes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TARATOR SAUCE



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Sauce     Blender     Garlic     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup well-stirred tahini
1/2 cup warm water
2 tab;espoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove

Steps:

  • Purée all ingredients with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.

TARTAR SAUCE



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Ina Garten's recipe for Tartar Sauce from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network is fresher than the store-bought stuff, and it's so easy it takes only five minutes.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons small-diced pickles or cornichons
1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon coarse-grained mustard
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or mini chopper fitted with a steel blade and pulse several times until the pickles are finely chopped and all the ingredients are well mixed but not pureed.

CRISPY RICE CAKES WITH TARATOR SAUCE



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Tarator is usually made with tahini, but the base for this recipe is almonds. It serves as both a binder for the rice cakes and as a sauce.

Provided by Ana Sortun

Categories     Bon Appétit     Rice     Vegetarian     Garlic     Almond     Herb     snack     Dinner     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Tarator Sauce:
Almond Aioli
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Rice Cakes:
1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati), rinsed
Kosher salt
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, and/or mint)
1 teaspoon olive oil
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Tarator Sauce:
  • Blend Almond Aioli, lemon juice, and garlic in a blender to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Rice Cakes:
  • Cook rice in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring often to separate grains and prevent sticking, 6 minutes. Drain well and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool. Transfer cooled rice to a medium bowl.
  • Whisk egg, egg yolk, 1/2 cup tarator sauce, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl to combine and add to rice. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine; set aside.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and 1 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium. Just as butter starts to brown, drop four 1/4-cupfuls of rice mixture into skillet and gently press down with a spatula to make 1/2"-thick cakes. Cook cakes until edges and bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack (they're only cooked on one side). Wipe out skillet and repeat process with remaining vegetable oil, butter, and rice mixture to make 4 more cakes.
  • Toss herbs with olive oil and remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice in a clean small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide 1/2 cup tarator sauce among plates and top each with 2 cakes. Squeeze lemon wedges over and season with more salt. Top with herbs.

TURKISH TARATOR SAUCE FOR BOILED VEGETABLES



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Serve this in a bowl with plain boiled or steamed vegetables such as runner beans, zucchini, or cauliflower.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 thin slices bread, crusts removed
1 cup walnuts or hazelnuts, coarsely ground
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3-4 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the bread in water and squeeze dry. Crumble it, and add it to the nuts in a bowl. Gradually add the olive oil, beating constantly, then stir in the vinegar and garlic, and season to taste with salt and pepper. The sauce should be very smooth and creamy.
  • You may use a food processor or blender. In this case add whole walnuts or hazelnuts at the end, when the rest of the ingredients have been turned to a cream, and leave the nuts slightly coarse.

TARTAR SAUCE I



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Simple tartar sauce for deep fried seafood. It is better if prepared several hours before you will be using it, but it can be used immediately. Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tartar Sauce

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TURKISH TARATOR SAUCE WITH BEETS AND BEET GREENS



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This pungent sauce is traditionally served with beets and their greens, but makes a wonderful accompaniment to other cooked vegetables, as well.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups of sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large or 2 small bunches beets, with their greens (see note)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (about 2 1/2 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 ounces baguette (about 4 thick slices), crusts removed, soaked briefly in water and squeezed dry
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/4 cup thick plain low-fat yogurt (more to taste)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Roast the beets. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the greens off of the beets, leaving about 1/2 inch of the stems attached. Scrub the beets, and place in a baking dish or oven-proof casserole. Add about 1/4 inch water to the pot. Cover tightly with a lid or foil, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the beets, until tender. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool. If not using right away, refrigerate in a covered bowl.
  • While you stem and wash the greens, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the greens. Blanch one or two minutes, just until tender. Transfer to the ice water, then drain and squeeze out the water. Chop coarsely.
  • Combine the garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste. Place the walnuts in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and process until finely ground. Add the bread and mashed garlic, and process to a paste. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive and walnut oils. Add the yogurt and lemon juice, and pulse to thin and smooth out the sauce. It should be thick, like a dip. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes. If you want a creamier sauce, add more yogurt.
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, trim off the ends, slip off their skins, cut in half and then slice into half-moon shapes or wedges. Arrange the beets and greens on a platter. Spoon the tarator on the side or over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 246 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

CLASSIC TARTAR SAUCE



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You'll never buy the jarred stuff again once you've tried this homemade tartar sauce recipe! -Michelle Stromko, Darlington, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2/3 cup chopped dill pickles
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TARATOR SAUCE



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Notes & tips Serve this sauce with the recipe we have for Recipe #268790. This sauce is best made 1 day in advance, to allow the flavours to develop. I've used the cooking time as refrigeration time. Source: Notebook magazine - March 2006

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Sauces

Time P1DT10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

40 g crustless Italian bread (2-3 slices)
125 g whole almonds, blanched
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup water
100 ml olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Tear bread into pieces and place in a small bowl, cover with cold water and stand for 1 minute, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Using a food processor, process almonds and garlic to form fine crumbs.
  • Add soaked bread and process to combine.
  • With motor running, gradually pour in 1/2 cup water, followed by combined oil and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.7, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 24.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the walnuts and garlic by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely. The finer they are, the smoother your sauce will be.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to your taste. If you like a more garlicky sauce, add more garlic. If you prefer a more lemony sauce, add more lemon juice.
  • Tarator sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve tarator sauce with grilled or fried fish, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for pita bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Tarator sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used as a condiment, a dip, or a dressing. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give tarator sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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