Description
This homemade creamy horseradish sauce is a go-to for adding incredible zest and depth to any meal. Its bold, pungent aroma and vibrant kick elevate everything it touches, from roast beef to simple sandwiches, with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz fresh horseradish root
- 1 cup full-fat dairy sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 0.25 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, finely shredded (chiffonnade)
Instructions
- Prepare Horseradish: Carefully peel and finely grate the fresh horseradish root into a medium mixing bowl, aiming for about 0.5 cup (50 grams) of pungent grated horseradish.
- Toast Pistachios: In a small, dry skillet, toast chopped pistachios over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden. (If browning quickly, remove from heat to prevent burning.) Cool completely.
- Combine Creamy Horseradish Base: To the horseradish bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sumac, Aleppo pepper, salt, and white pepper. Stir vigorously until smooth and evenly spiced.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour; this allows flavors to meld, pungency to mellow, and mixture to thicken to a creamy consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Spoon the creamy horseradish sauce into a serving bowl. Swirl, then sprinkle cooled pistachios on top. Scatter shredded mint around the edges for aromatic lift. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, swap full-fat sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. For a dairy-free option, use quality dairy-free sour cream and mayonnaise alternatives. Most components are naturally gluten-free (verify labels). If fresh horseradish isnt available, good quality prepared horseradish can be used. For added flavor, include 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives or dill. A tiny pinch of sugar (0.25 teaspoon) can balance heat and acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 130 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
Keywords: creamy horseradish, easy sauce, homemade, condiment, zesty, pungent, weeknight dinner, roast beef, sandwich