Here is a tangy homemade alternative to the stuff in the bottle. It comes together in five minutes, and you can follow Julia Child’s lead and tart it up with a little mustard, or not. Either way, any fried fish you serve will be much improved by its application.

Ingredients

  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chopped sweet pickle
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • A drop or two hot sauce (optional)

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients.

    5 minutes

    Dining and Cooking