Horseradish Sauce

Name: Horseradish Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cuisine: British (English)
Ingredients: Fresh horseradish root, peeled and finely grated — 50 g (1/3 cup); Heavy cream, softly whipped — 150 ml (2/3 cup); White wine vinegar — 10 ml (2 tsp); Dijon mustard — 5 g (1 tsp); Sugar — 3 g (1/2 tsp); Salt — 2 g (1/3 tsp)

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15 min

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Ingredients

Fresh horseradish root, peeled and finely grated — 50 g (1/3 cup)
Heavy cream, softly whipped — 150 ml (2/3 cup)
White wine vinegar — 10 ml (2 tsp)
Dijon mustard — 5 g (1 tsp)
Sugar — 3 g (1/2 tsp)
Salt — 2 g (1/3 tsp)

Method

Grate fresh horseradish root very finely, working quickly as it loses pungency once cut and exposed to air.
Whip cream to soft peaks in a mixing bowl.
Fold in grated horseradish, vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt.
Mix gently but thoroughly to combine without deflating the cream too much.
Chill at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavours meld.

Cultural Background: A creamy, pungent sauce built on freshly grated horseradish root, this English classic has accompanied roast beef since at least the 18th century, its sharp heat balancing the richness of a traditional Sunday roast.

Tips: • Grate horseradish in a well-ventilated area or briefly outdoors — the fumes are intensely pungent, similar to raw onion. • Fresh horseradish loses potency quickly once exposed to air, so make the sauce close to serving time for the strongest kick.

Variations: • Use crème fraîche instead of whipped cream for a tangier, less airy version. • Add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days; potency fades over time.

Reheating: Not applicable; served cold. Nutrition (per serving) Approx. 45 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 4.5 g fat, 1 g carbohydrate per 15 ml serving. FAQs What is horseradish sauce traditionally served with? Roast beef, a classic pairing in British Sunday roast dinners, and also smoked fish. Can I use prepared horseradish instead of fresh root? Yes, though fresh horseradish gives a noticeably sharper, more vibrant heat than jarred prepared horseradish.

FAQs: What is horseradish sauce traditionally served with? Roast beef, a classic pairing in British Sunday roast dinners, and also smoked fish. Can I use prepared horseradish instead of fresh root? Yes, though fresh horseradish gives a noticeably sharper, more vibrant heat than jarred prepared horseradish.