The texture and thickness of sour cream is similar to mayo, which means it can be substituted in the same ratio. However, as sour cream is inherently tangy, you may want to adjust the proportion of sour additions, like lemon juice, to create a balanced tartar sauce that doesn’t taste overly piquant. Simply add a small squeeze of citrus into your mayo with a dash of salt before giving it a taste. You can then work from there by adding more lemon as desired. Be mindful that dill pickles packed in a vinegary pickling liquor will have a tangy edge too, as will extras like mustard. Luckily, tartar sauce is a particularly forgiving recipe so you can adjust the basic ingredients to your liking easily by adding more sour cream as needed.
This flavorful sauce is awesome served alongside a fillet of fish or on a burger but it’s also delicious on top of a simple baked potato, dolloped over a tray of cheesy nachos, or spooned on a bowl of spicy chili. In fact, it’s perfect for topping any dish that commonly features sour cream, such as crispy potato latkes, loaded potato skins, or smoky adobo tacos, so don’t feel limited to serving it with fish and chips.
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