Easy Danish Remoulade Sauce
Looking for a zesty and creamy Scandinavian condiment to perk up just about anything? This Easy Danish Remoulade Sauce comes together in less than 10 minutes and features a unique and addictive combination of curry powder, chopped pickles and capers.
Once you give this delicious sauce a try, it's bound to become a new favorite. It's perfect with fries, and SO delicious on a classic Danish Hot Dog and open sandwiches (smørrebrød) of all kinds. I particularly love it on this Crispy Pan-Fried Fish Smørrebrød!
The Ingredients
This Easy Danish Remoulade is made with pantry staples you are likely to already have on hand:
- Mayonnaise and skyr or Greek yogurt provide the creamy base of the sauce;
- Chopped pickles and capers bring a tangy brightness;
- Curry powder and Dijon mustard add a little heat and a complex spice profile; and
- Shallot and parsley provide freshness and a welcome, subtle texture to the sauce.
For exact amounts and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make This Recipe
If you've got 10 minutes you can make this sauce! The process is very straightforward:
- Chop the pickles, capers and parsley and finely mince the shallot.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir.
That's all there is to it! Big flavor for very little effort.
Expert Tips
To ensure the absolute best Danish Remoulade EVERY time, I've got just a few tips and tricks for you:
- Find a curry powder you enjoy. The flavor of curry powder can vary widely, so take some time to find a brand that resonates with your palate. I personally like and use The Now Curry available from Penzeys Spices.
- Any briny dill pickle will work in this recipe, but extra points if you make your own Fresh Pickled Cucumbers and use them here. So delicious!
- There is no need to season the sauce with salt. Between the mayonnaise, pickles and capers, this sauce is usually salty enough without adding any extra. Be sure to taste it prior to adding any additional seasoning.
FAQs
Remoulade is a cold, mayonnaise-based sauce of European origin. Many different countries have their own variation of remoulade, but most contain mayonnaise, chopped herbs, vegetables, pickles and/or capers and something to give it its characteristic yellow color, usually mustard, turmeric and/or curry powder.
This zesty sauce has so many delicious uses! It is a classic pairing for roast beef and is often generously dolloped on top of roast beef smørrebrød with crispy fried onions as a garnish. It is an essential topping for Danish hot dogs, along with crispy fried onions and pickled cucumbers. Danish Remoulade is also nice with fries, fish cakes or fried fish.
Absolutely! Simply make sure you use a vegan mayonnaise for the base and omit the skyr/yogurt and replace it with an equal amount of the vegan mayonnaise.
Store Danish Remoulade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Because it is mayonnaise-based, it does not freeze well.
I'm very excited for you to give this Easy Danish Remoulade Sauce a try! It really is a delicious way to bring a little Nordic flair to just about anything. Looking for recipes that call for remoulade? I've got you covered:
Recipe
Easy Danish Remoulade Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup prepared mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon skyr or greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoon chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon curry powderÂ
Instructions
- Place all ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir until fully combined. Store in an air-tight container in the refridgerator for up to 2 days.
Great recipe! I added extra capers and a small splash of lemon juice. Also put the ‘dry ingredients’ in a small blender for a finer dice
From Elke again -
Do you have a Nordic recipe book published?
Thank you
Hi Elke,
Thanks so much for your question! I don't but I've had several requests so it's definitely on my to do list.
Kristi
Delish! I’ve been searching for a recipe for this ever since I returned to Australia from a Scandinavian trip. This is the closest I’ve found to what I recall on smorrebrod and hot dogs, thank you!
Thanks, Heather! Remoulade is deliciously addictive, especially on hot dogs!
Kristi
Can’t wait to make everything I can see when I search https://true-north-kitchen.com/easy-danish-remoulade-sauce/