Mustard Dill Sauce (Hovmästarsås)
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Mustard Dill Sauce (Hovmästarsås)

by Aamon Naig

A classic Swedish sweet-and-tangy mustard dill sauce, traditionally served with gravlax or smoked salmon. Comes together in 5 minutes with just a whisk.

Prep

5 mins

Cook

0 mins

Total

5 mins

Servings

12

Yields: about 1.5 cups

Ingredients

servings
  • 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 5 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, and salt until smooth.

  2. 2

    Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens and emulsifies.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill before serving.

Tips & Notes

  • Make ahead — the sauce keeps well covered in the fridge for several days.
  • Whisk again before serving if it separates after chilling.
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