Ingredients

  • 1 small garlic clove, preferably fresh young garlic
  • coarse sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine or champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon each snipped or finely chopped fresh parsley, tarragon, chives, chervil, and lemon balm

Method

  • Peel any tough skin off of the garlic and roughly chop the clove. Sprinkle on a healthy pinch of salt and mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of your knife. Combine the garlic paste, creme fraiche, mayonnaise and vinegar in a lidded jar or small bowl, and shake or whisk until combined. Add the buttermilk and herbs and shake or whisk again. Taste and season with pepper and additional salt, if needed. Chill until ready to serve.