I originally planned on posting this as the last entry in the four-part series on easy hors d’Å”uvre featuring tilapia fillets. You know, post the fish recipes first and the dip, last. But I figured you might already decide to cook the first hors d’œuvre and it wouldn’t be fair if I held on to the dip recipe instead of allowing you to enjoy your hors d’œuvre with it. So, I rescheduled the posting dates so that you can have the garlicky mayo-vinaigrette dip recipe ahead of the two other hors d’Å”uvre recipes.
The easiest and one of the best dips to go with fried fish is a mixture of mayo, garlic, salt and pepper thinned with a little water. My daughter Sam loves it. But you can go a step farther by incorporating more flavors to create a more robust dip — nothing shy nor safe but something bold and full-bodied.
The first step is to use vinaigrette in lieu of water. You can use lemon juice too — I’ve tried it and it’s also good — but vinaigrette really adds a huge amount of pizazz to the dip. The second step is to add a hint of herby flavor and aroma. You can do this by adding a pinch of finely chopped herb that goes well with dips. I opt for dill or mint because they add a wonderful cool sensation to the taste buds.
To make the dip, mix equal amounts of mayo and vinaigrette in a bowl. Add some finely minced garlic (how much depends on your preference) and a pinch of finely chopped dill or mint.
That’s it! Dip your fried or grilled fish into the garlicky mayo-vinaigrette mixture and enjoy. 
hey connie!
sounds like my samantha too will like this! she has just discovered the beauty of mayo recently…btw, i just printed out your pininyanhang manok recipe and i’m now off to the kitchen…dinner time! thanks!
plz. send me the recipe for bibingka im using conventional oven to cook it…how about suman recipe too..all kinds thanks alot in advance mabuhay ang pnoy… this dessert r my favorites…next is pichi-pichi.. god bless:smile:
ces, o di ba, despite the bad press mayo has been getting, it’s so versatile?
erik, it says right above the submit button — i don’t email recipes. you must have missed it. i don’t have a request-a-recipe service either.
as for pichi pichi, there is a search box above. one box to search all three food blogs. if you use it, you will find the pichi pichi recipe.
I am really searching for a dip recipe and i’ll try this one soon. I am also planning to make salad dressing for my new SBD catering business to minimize the cost.
Hi there Connie i just want to knowq what is vinaigrette? how to make it.
Thanks and more power!
susan, it’s a vinegar-based salad dressing.