- Can I use dried dill?
- In an emergency, yes, but the experience won't be the same. If you must, soak the dried dill in lemon juice for a few minutes before use.
- How long does it keep?
- Since it contains sour cream, 3-4 days in the fridge. The dill colour might fade slightly, but the taste remains good.
Sweet honey and dill mustard sauce
This sauce is the creamier cousin of the Scandinavian 'Gravlax' sauce. The fresh, aniseed notes of dill and the kick of mustard are a classic pairing for fish, but adding sour cream creates a much softer, more universal sauce that doesn't overpower delicate flavours. A quick, no-cook cold sauce ready in moments.
Ingredients
2
tbsp
Dijon mustard
1
tbsp
Honey
1
bunch
Fresh dill
200
ml
Sour cream
1
tsp
Lemon juice
0.5
tsp
Salt
0.25
tsp
Ground white pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
Allergen Information
Milk
Mustard
Instructions
1
✓
Preparation: Wash the dill, remove thick stems (keep these for stock!), and chop leaves finely.
Tip: Dill essential oils are sensitive to heat and crushing. Cut with a sharp knife, don't bruise.
2
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Base: Mix the mustard and honey until smooth at the bottom of a bowl.
Tip: Starting with the thick ingredients makes it easier to mix lump-free.
3
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Loosening: Add the sour cream, lemon juice, salt and white pepper. Mix until homogeneous.
Tip: White pepper is less visible in light sauces and has a more refined taste.
4
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Flavouring: Fold in the chopped dill.
Tip: Don't overmix aggressively, so the dill leaves stay intact and beautiful.
5
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Resting: Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Tip: Cold is good for the texture; the sour cream firms up slightly.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 bunch Fresh dill
- 200 ml Sour cream
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground white pepper