Caper and anchovy sauce for schnitzel

Caper and anchovy sauce for schnitzel

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A creamy, emulsified sauce, beaten with capers, anchovies, lemon, mustard, and turmeric, and then finished with oil.

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This emulsified sauce, made with capers and anchovies, pairs well with schnitzel. It is prepared in a blender, similar to mayonnaise.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time—
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodWhisking/Emulsifying
  • Estimated cost$7.94 $1.32 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $3.36
  • $1.14
  • $2.94
  • $0.01
  • $0.09
  • $0.11
  • $0.29

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl using an electric hand mixer. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the oil gradually, as you would when making mayonnaise. ≈ 3 min
  3. Continue to stir for 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce is smooth and consistent.

The bill

Caper and anchovy sauce for schnitzel

  • 800 ml of liquid vegetable oil$3.36
  • 60 g of pickled capers$1.14
  • 100 to 120g of anchovies in a tube, ready to use$2.94
  • 20 grams of sugar$0.01
  • 40 ml of lemon juice$0.09
  • 20 grams of yellow mustard$0.11
  • 3 grams of turmeric$0.29

Total$7.94

that's $1.32 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 250 ml of water
  • 800 ml of liquid vegetable oil
  • 60 g of pickled capers
  • 100 to 120g of anchovies in a tube, ready to use
  • 20 grams of sugar
  • 40 ml of lemon juice
  • 20 grams of yellow mustard
  • 3 grams of turmeric

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