Description
Zesty blooming onion sauce adds explosive flavor to crispy appetizers, elevating casual dining with creamy, tangy goodness. Creamy horseradish and mayonnaise blend perfectly, promising a mouthwatering dip you’ll crave with every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared horseradish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salting and Pepper:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and horseradish sauce in a mixing vessel until a uniform, creamy consistency develops.
- Incorporate granulated garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper, stirring meticulously to ensure complete integration of spices.
- Seal the sauce container and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavor profiles to meld and intensify.
- Extract sauce from refrigerator, give a gentle stir, and present alongside crisp, golden appetizers for optimal dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of horseradish sauce, adding more for a spicier kick or reducing it for a milder flavor profile.
- Create a lighter version by substituting Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, which cuts down on calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to develop and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with additional herbs like fresh chives or dill to introduce extra depth and freshness to the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg