Despite the fact that mayonnaise is the most popular dressing for salads, hot dishes and marinades, the utility of its store version raises many questions. Novate.ru suggests replacing mayonnaise with lighter sauces that will suit even those people who adhere to a healthy diet.
Option 1: Sour cream sauce
To prepare it, you will need seven tablespoons of sour cream, one tablespoon of lemon juice, three tablespoons of olive oil, one teaspoon of mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper. The preparation method is elementary: you need to add all the ingredients to a deep bowl (put sour cream last) and stir until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. You need to use fatty sour cream, 10 percent will not work. The fact is that the fatter the product, the thicker it is, which means it keeps the shape of the salad better. As for mustard, it can be Dijon or ordinary, Russian.
Sour cream sauce is suitable for herring under a fur coat and various variations of flaky salads. If desired, you can even spread it on sandwiches instead of pate.
Option 2: Kefir sauce
The sauce contains three boiled yolks, a teaspoon of lemon juice, three tablespoons of cottage cheese, half a teaspoon of mustard, five tablespoons of kefir, salt and pepper to taste. Getting a homogeneous mass with a spoon is unlikely to come out due to the presence of "hard" ingredients (yolks and cottage cheese). Therefore, it is better to use a blender to make the sauce. Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat for a few minutes until you achieve the desired consistency. Kefir dressing is ideal for meat and vegetable salads.
Option 3: Curd sauce
To prepare the sauce, you need to take 250 grams of cottage cheese, two tablespoons of milk and olive oil, one teaspoon of vinegar and mustard, a clove of fresh garlic, salt and pepper to taste, as well as any greens you like.
First, rub the cottage cheese through a sieve, and then add milk to it to make it soft. Next, put cottage cheese, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and pre-chopped herbs in the blender bowl, and beat all the ingredients until smooth. Add olive oil at the end and stir well. If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk to dilute it.
The dressing turns out to be very spicy, light, fresh and is in no way inferior to mayonnaise. It goes well with vegetables, fish and meat. Depending on the dish, adjust the consistency yourself, as well as the herbs present in the sauce.
Option 4: Bean Sauce
An original sauce, suitable for mixed salads and meat dishes, comes from white beans. It is best to take ready-made canned food. You will need 200 grams of the main ingredient, one lemon, five tablespoons of sunflower oil, one teaspoon of mustard, a little salt and pepper. You must first drain the liquid from the beans, and then grind it with a blender to form a puree. Add the pulp of one lemon and the rest of the ingredients to the resulting mass. Mix everything thoroughly and season your dish.
Option 5: Nut Sauce
The ingredients in the sauce include one tablespoon of nut butter, soy sauce and herbs (parsley or basil), one tomato, two tablespoons of coconut milk, ¼ onions, one clove of garlic, half a teaspoon of grated ginger, one glass of boiling water, salt and pepper each taste.
Ginger should be finely grated, tomato - cut into small cubes, herbs, onion and garlic - chopped. Next, put the ingredients in a preheated skillet, add the soy sauce and cook for a couple of minutes. At this time, dilute the nut butter in water to form the consistency of liquid sour cream (make sure there are no lumps). Pour the resulting mixture into a skillet with the other ingredients of the sauce, add coconut milk, some water and cook for seven to ten minutes over low heat. Season with salt and pepper. Note that the sauce thickens quickly, so add as much water as you cook for the consistency you want.
The sauce must be served separately with the fish, but it is better to stew the meat in it a few minutes before being cooked. The beef will be soaked in it and will be very tender. Also, nut dressing can be used as a gravy for rice, it will turn out to be very satisfying and tasty.
Option 6: Tartare
This sauce is no less popular than mayonnaise, but few people know how to prepare it at home. This is not difficult. First you need to grind two yolks, add salt and pepper to your taste, the juice of half a lemon, and then stir well. When the consistency is smooth, pour in 120 ml of olive oil, stirring the sauce constantly. When it thickens, add 100 grams of chopped green onions, five to six finely chopped olives, a clove of garlic squeezed through a press, and chunks of one pickled cucumber. Stir well and serve. Ideally combined with fish, chicken fillet, fried in breadcrumbs, shrimp, squid and other seafood.
Option 7: Curry with apple
Popular for its bright and pungent aroma, this oriental sauce is a great addition to meat dishes. To prepare it, you need to take two tablespoons of dry curry seasoning, 50 grams of butter, two small onions, two cloves of garlic, two green apples, half a liter of chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste.
Wash and peel the onion, garlic and apple. Then finely chop the vegetables and grate the fruit. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion, garlic and leave the ingredients for a couple of minutes to warm up. Next, add the crushed apple and cook over low heat for two to three minutes. After the time has elapsed, add salt and curry, stir and let the ingredients saturate with its aroma. Pour in 250 ml of chicken broth and simmer over low heat (broth should be added as the liquid boils down). The sauce needs to be stewed for about 30 minutes, and after it acquires the desired consistency, beat with a blender until smooth.
Option 8: Cucumber Sauce
A very light and delicate sauce that goes well with fried meat, boiled potatoes and even ordinary toasts. The ingredients include one fresh cucumber and five small pickled cucumbers, four tablespoons of sour cream, six tablespoons of mayonnaise, three cloves of garlic and herbs.
Cucumbers need to be peeled and grated on a coarse grater, squeeze the juice and transfer to a measuring glass. In a separate container, you need to mix all the other ingredients, add them to the cucumber mass and beat with a blender to get a uniform consistency. Voila - the sauce is ready!
And you can read about the famous Italian sauces in the article 12 Italian Culinary Tricks for Newbies and Experienced Housewives