Rémoulade (2024)

Well well well, I guess I’m back? Apologies to you all for going MIA for a year (oops)! When I set my mind to something I like to do it wholeheartedly and consistently so I’ve been too ashamed to come back and post little tidbits here and there. Now that I have the time (and energy), I am SO excited to let you know that this substack is here to stay. From now on, I will be sharing my favorite weekly condiments with you all as well as fun pairings and more…

To kick things off again, let’s get into my new favorite condiment of the week: REMOULADE !

I recently visited Copenhagen and was shocked to find out that hotdogs are a thing here? Nearly every street has a hotdog stand, each one as delicious as the next. My favorite one*, however, was at the airport? Another discovery I was shocked by…

A classic Danish hotdog is topped with ketchup, mustard, raw onion, pickles, fried onions and most importantly, rémoulade. Think of this cold sauce as tartare sauce’s sister? A basic rémoulade is a mayonnaise based sauce with little chunkies of pickles, capers and more sprinkled in.

I have had céleri rémoulade in France dozens of times but there, the sauce is simpler than up North. It usually consists of mayo, vinegar, mustard, shallots, capers, pickles and fresh herbs. In Denmark, the sauce’s texture is more like that of a coleslaw. It consists of large shreds and pieces of different vegetables like carrots, cabbage, cauliflower. Further, spices such as cayenne pepper, turmeric and curry powder are added for that extra hit of flavor and color.

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I quickly came to realize that each chef has their individual version and take on the condiment, so I simply HAD to try a new one in every restaurant (or hot dog stand). My favorite rémoulade I got to enjoy was full of pickled beet chunks! Due to its texture, this condiment could seriously be eaten in a bowl as a side dish.

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How to make your own?

Think of your mayonnaise as a blank canvas. From there, add your favorite pickled vegetables, herbs, maybe some capers or pickles, minced garlic, hot sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper etc… If it wasn’t obvious before there are no rules in the condiment making world. These sauces are to explore your tastebuds and figure out what flavors you like to pair.

I made my own for lunch today and chose to combine dijonnaise, dill, parsley, shredded carrots, chopped cornichons, capers, minced shallot and a dash of curry powder. I guess you can say it was mix between French (herb heavy) and Danish (veggie centric) rémoulade?

Anyways, that’s it for this week! I look forward to figuring out what next week’s favorite condiment will be…

*Gentle reminder that you can find my favorite CPH spots here on my IG city guides!

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Rémoulade (2024)

FAQs

What is remoulade made of? ›

Remoulade is a traditional French sauce, originally made with ingredients such as mayonnaise, herbs, capers, pickles, and perhaps some anchovy oil or horseradish. French cuisine has a lot of influence on Louisiana cuisine, and the Cajuns and Creoles have a lot of influence on Louisiana cuisine.

What is the difference between remoulade and mayonnaise? ›

In French cuisine, rémoulade is a derivative of the mayonnaise sauce, with the addition of mixed herbs (parsley, chives, chervil and tarragon), capers, diced cornichons and optionally some anchovy essence or chopped anchovies.

What is the difference between tartar sauce and remoulade? ›

Tartar sauce has often been described as a type of remoulade, with mustard stepping in for the traditional anchovy. However, tartar sauce usually features fewer components: mayonnaise, chopped capers, and sweeter pickles like cornichons. Remoulade recipes add a wider variety of herbs, along with vinegar or hot sauce.

What is remoulade similar to? ›

Classic French remoulade resembles tartar sauce. It has a mayonnaise base, and capers or gherkins and fresh herbs are often mixed in.

What do you eat remoulade with? ›

Remoulade sauce is a versatile sauce and can be used as a dipping sauce or as a spread for various dishes. It's a classic accompaniment to seafood dishes like fried shrimp, crab cakes, fried fish, or oysters or you can use it for dipping hush puppies, fried pickles, or french fries.

What is the difference between aioli and remoulade? ›

The major difference between traditional remoulade and aioli has to be the ingredients. Both sauces include simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry. However, the base of the remoulade is mayonnaise, while aioli is an oil emulsion.

What do you call ketchup and mayo mixed together? ›

Fry sauce is a condiment often served with French fries or tostones (twice-fried plantain slices) in many places in the world. It is usually a combination of one part tomato ketchup and two parts mayonnaise.

Why is remoulade yellow? ›

Throughout Scandinavia, remoulade is used on beef and poultry as well as fish; the usual recipe for the Scandinavian variant includes turmeric or curry, which gives the sauce a light yellow colour.

What is tartar sauce called in England? ›

Tartar sauce (French: sauce tartare; spelled tartare sauce in the UK, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries) is a condiment made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles and relish, caper, and herbs such as tarragon and dill.

What is Comeback sauce made of? ›

Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp ketchup, 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, 1/8 tsp hot sauce, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and ⅛ tsp salt. Stir the ingredients together until smooth. Serve or refrigerate until ready to eat!

What is Creole remoulade made of? ›

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, hot sauce, whole-grain mustard, garlic, capers, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, scallion, salt, and cayenne pepper. Let sit for 1 hour for flavors to combine, then serve or cover and store in the refrigerator.

Why is it called remoulade? ›

White remoulade, which is closer to the original French style, is more of a mayonnaise-based sauce. Many believe the word “remoulade” comes from “remola,” a French word for a radish used in early versions of the sauce.

What is creole mustard made of? ›

The mustard is traditionally made with brown mustard seeds which have been marinated in vinegar, often white wine vinegar, horseradish and assorted spices before being packed or ground. It owes its grainy appearance to the use of coarse-ground mustard seeds.

What is po boy sauce made of? ›

What's in po' boy sauce? This po'boy sauce is based on a French-Cajun classic, remoulade. It's super easy to make—just spice up your favorite mayonnaise with some Creole seasoning and mustard, along with capers, hot sauce, horseradish, lemon, garlic, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Does remoulade have dairy? ›

Is there dairy in remoulade sauce? There isn't! This sauce is made up of mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, lemon juice, capers, several spices and seasonings, and hot pepper sauce. It's totally dairy-free.

What is shrimp po boy sandwich made of? ›

It is essentially a long hero-style sandwich loaded up with lettuce, tomato, pickles, protein, and sauce, which is usually mayonnaise. Traditionally a po' boy can have shrimp, oysters, clams, or roast beef. I prefer the shrimp Po' Boy to all of them because I feel it's the most flavorful.

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