Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120g) light sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) lemon zest
- 3 tbsp (15g) fresh dill
- 1 clove (3g) garlic
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
- 1/8 tsp (0.5g) cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp (5ml) water
Instructions:
- Finely chop the fresh dill until it is a consistent mince. Mince the garlic clove and sprinkle it with a pinch of salt, using the side of the knife to mash it into a smooth paste.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the light sour cream with the lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk vigorously for 30–60 seconds until the sauce is uniform and glossy.
- Gently fold in the chopped dill, garlic paste, salt, and pepper using a spoon. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in water or additional lemon juice one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a velvety consistency.
- Optional: For a warm sauce, place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat once lukewarm to prevent curdling.