Sweet Mustard Sauce

Name: Sweet Mustard Sauce
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sweet grainy mustard, or to taste; 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste; 1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

By Andreas Viestad

December 31, 2002

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are reprinted from Andreas Viestad's book Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian Cooking.

People tend to differ as to what the real, authentic food traditions are. These differences can cut across countries, regions, or even families (my wife and I can never agree on what to have for Christmas dinner). But on one subject, there is no disagreement among the people of Norway, Sweden, and Finland: Gravlaks should be served with a sweet mustard sauce.

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