Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240g) high-quality mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (50g) dill pickles, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp (15g) non-pareil capers, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 tsp (1.5g) smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mince the 50g of dill pickles and 15g of capers until they look like small jewels. Consistent size ensures a better mouthfeel.
  2. Place the 240g of mayonnaise in your bowl and whisk in the 5ml of Dijon mustard.
  3. Pour in the 15ml of fresh lemon juice and 2.5ml of Worcestershire sauce until the mixture looks glossy.
  4. Fold in the 1.5g of smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add the minced pickles and capers, stirring gently with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle in the 4g of fresh dill and 4g of parsley until the green flecks are evenly distributed.
  7. Dip a piece of cucumber or a cracker in; it should taste bright and sharp.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes until the flavors have fully married.