Sandwiches, burgers, and more taste better with bistro sauce. Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, herbs, and spices give it a zesty flavor. This sauce is simple and customizable.
This blog post contains my bistro sauce recipe, instructions, and commonly asked questions. This post is for foodies, home cooks, and those looking for a new cupboard condiment! Let’s prepare bistro sauce at home.
The reason I Make Bistro Sauce At Home
Make your own bistro sauce for various reasons. Homemade bistro sauce is fresher and tastier than store-bought. Making it yourself lets you customize the ingredients to your taste.
Second, creating bistro sauce yourself saves money. Make a large batch with bulk ingredients to last many weeks. Thirdly, it gives meals a fresh taste. Bistro sauce adds flavor to sandwiches, burgers, and other foods.
Finally, it’s a quick, easy, and ingredient-specific recipe.
Bistro Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried chives
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make Bistro Sauce – Step-By-Step Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, basil, parsley, and chives to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Your handmade bistro sauce! This recipe is quite adaptable to your tastes. Thyme-hater? Skip it! More kick? Cayenne pepper. Possibilities abound.
How To Use Homemade Bistro Sauce?
Bistro sauce is versatile. It’s great on sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. It can be dipped in chips or vegetables.
It can also marinate meat, fish, or poultry before grilling or roasting. Mixing it with olive oil makes a salad dressing.
Bistro sauce may add flavor to any dish. Find your favorite use by experimenting.
How To Store Bistro Sauce?
Storing bistro sauce is simple. It can be refrigerated for 7-10 days in an airtight container.
Keep your bistro sauce in the fridge to prolong its shelf life. You may freeze bistro sauce for three months. Store it in an airtight container or freezer bag to avoid freezer burn.
Thaw it overnight in the fridge or at room temperature before using it. Bistro sauce can be stored this way.
FAQ
Now that you know how to make bistro sauce, you may have some questions about how to use it. Here are some frequently asked questions that I’ve come across:
Can bistro sauce be used as a dip?
Absolutely! Bistro sauce makes a great dip for vegetables, chips, or even as a spread on a wrap.
Can bistro sauce be frozen?
Yes, bistro sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.
How long will the bistro sauce last in the fridge?
Homemade bistro sauce will last for about 7-10 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.
Can the recipe be made in large batches?
Yes, the recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to make a larger batch.
Easy Bistro Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, basil, parsley, and chives to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Fresh herbs add more flavor to bistro sauces than dried herbs. Use fresh herbs if available.
- Try different mustards to find your favorite. Some appreciate yellow mustard’s tanginess, while others like whole-grain mustard’s spice.
- Add garlic to taste. Some like lots of garlic, while others like it mild.
- A dollop of sour cream can thicken bistro sauce.
- Cayenne pepper or hot sauce can spice up bistro sauce.
- Before grilling or roasting, marinate meat, fish, or fowl in bistro sauce for 30 minutes.
- Mixing bistro sauce with olive oil makes a salad dressing.
- Before serving, taste and season your bistro sauce.
Bistro sauce is great on sandwiches, burgers, dips, marinades, and salads. Simple and customizable. Refrigerate for 7-10 days or freeze for 3 months. Making bistro sauce is cheap, tasty, and distinctive. This dish’s ingredients are clear.
