Tartare sauce

This tangy sauce can be made in moments and is a great way of livening up anything from lentil croquettes to grilled polenta or cheese fritters.

SERVES 2–4

4 tbsp mayonnaise

1–15 tbsp small capers, rinsed

1–1? tbsp small gherkins, drained and chopped

1 tsp finely chopped onion

1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

a few drops of Tabasco sauce

Just put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together. Keep in a covered container in the fridge until required.

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