Ingredients, Dips & Sauces – Garde Manger – Small Bowls & Dip Bowls – Polish Pottery Tableware

In the Garde Manger, the cold kitchen section, small bowls and dip bowls made from Polish pottery play a key role. They showcase cold sauces, creamy dips, marinated antipasti, and delicate side dishes – whether as an eye-catcher on the buffet or as part of an artistic plated presentation.
The oval, round, and square shapes create visual variety and can be combined harmoniously. The glazed surface is not only decorative but also hygienic and easy to clean – a major advantage in professional kitchens.

One classic that is never missing in the cold kitchen is mayonnaise. It serves as the base for countless sauces, from mild to spicy, and pairs well with meat, fish, vegetables, and egg dishes.

 

Basic Mayonnaise Recipe (approx. 250 ml)

Ingredients:

  • 2 fresh egg yolks

  • 200 ml mild vegetable oil (rapeseed or sunflower)

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice

  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Whisk egg yolks and mustard until creamy.

  2. Add the oil drop by drop at first, then in a thin stream while whisking constantly, until a thick emulsion forms.

  3. Season with vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper.


10 Variations on a Mayonnaise Base

  1. Remoulade

    • Finely chopped cornichons, capers, parsley, chives, lemon juice

  2. Aioli

    • 2–3 crushed garlic cloves

  3. Curry Mayo

    • Curry powder, mango chutney

  4. Tartar Sauce

    • Shallots, parsley, capers, tarragon

  5. Chili Mayo

    • Sriracha or chili paste

  6. Herb Mayo

    • Dill, chives, parsley, chervil

  7. Lemon Dill Mayo

    • Lemon zest, fresh dill

  8. Truffle Mayo

    • Truffle oil or chopped truffle

  9. Wasabi Mayo

    • Wasabi paste

  10. Paprika Mayo

    • Smoked paprika, lemon juice


Tip:
With small bowls of Polish pottery, these sauces can be served not only in practical portions but also in a beautiful presentation. The hand-painted designs give even a simple aioli a festive touch.