- Why did it separate?
- You added the oil too fast. Whisk it again vigorously, or add a teaspoon of warm water and whisk again.
Lemon Ginger Dill Sauce
This sauce is a classic vinaigrette, an emulsion of oil and acid. Here, mustard and honey aren't just flavorings but 'binders': they hold the oil and lemon juice together so you get a creamy sauce, not a separated mess. The freshness of ginger and dill makes it unbeatable for fish.
Ingredients
1/4
cup
Olive oil
3
tbsp
Lemon juice
1
tsp
Mustard (Dijon is best)
1
tbsp
Honey
1
tsp
Grated ginger
1
tbsp
Fresh dill (chopped)
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Equipment Needed
- Whisk
- Small bowl
Instructions
1
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In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, honey, ginger, and dill.
Tip: Salt dissolves in acid (lemon) but not in oil, so always salt at the beginning if adding any.
2
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While whisking constantly and rapidly, drizzle in the oil in a thin stream.
Tip: Whisking (shear force) breaks the oil into tiny droplets, which the mustard coats, creating a thick cream (emulsion).
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Mustard (Dijon is best)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Grated ginger
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)