A classic accompaniment to gravlax, hovmästarsås, a dill-scented mustard sauce, is an excellent condiment for all kinds of fish and seafood. Hovmästarsås (pronouced “hohv-mestar-sohs”) comes together in a snap.
Another name for this creamy spread is gravlaxsås.
Hovmästarsås
Course: Sauces, CondimentsCuisine: SwedenA classic accompaniment to gravlax, hovmästarsås, a dill-scented mustard sauce, is an excellent condiment for all kinds of fish and seafood.
Ingredients
Dijon mustard — 1/4 cup
White or red wine vinegar — 1 tablespoon
White or red wine vinegar — 1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper — a pinch of each
Vegetable oil — 1/2 cup
Fresh dill, chopped — 2 to 3 tablespoons
Directions
- Mix the mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper together well in a medium-sized bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil.
- Stir in the chopped dill, adjust seasoning to taste and serve chilled.
Hovmästarsås Notes and Variations
- Try using other types of mustard, but avoid bright yellow mustards. Swedish-style mustard is mild and sweet. Adjust the amount of vinegar and sugar as needed.
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