''Fritessaus'' or ''frietsaus'' ("fries sauce") is a Dutch accompaniment to French fries, served popularly nationwide. It is similar to

mayonnaise Mayonnaise (), colloquially referred to as "mayo" (), is a thick, creamy sauce with a rich and tangy taste that is commonly used on sandwiches, hamburgers, Salad#Bound salads, bound salads, and French fries. It also forms the base for various o ...

, but with at most 25% fat, is leaner and usually sweeter than mayonnaise. Mayonnaise in the Netherlands is required by the ''Warenwet'' (Commodities Act) of 1998 to contain at least 70% fat and at least 5%

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before it may be called mayonnaise.

Preparation

Although it is usually bought pre-made, frietsaus can be produced at home in a process similar to that which is used to make

. It is usually thinned with water or other suitable liquids.

References

Condiments Sauces Mayonnaise Dutch cuisine Creamy sauces {{condiment-stub

Preparation

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