Spicy Asian Mayo combines the creaminess of mayo with the zesty flavors of sriracha and fresh lime. It’s the perfect complement for many Asian dishes, while also making an ideal dipping sauce for French fries and other finger foods.
What Is Asian Mayo Made Of?
Traditional Asian mayo combines apple cider or rice vinegar with egg yolks and lime. The taste is subtle and slightly sweet and tangy. For an easy version, you can simply mix sriracha with regular mayo.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- mayo
- sriracha
- lime
How to Make Spicy Asian Mayo
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Chill until ready to serve.
What’s the Difference Between Asian Mayo and Regular Mayo?
Asian mayo is thicker and smoother in texture than regular mayo. It also has a creamier color thanks to the use of egg yolks only versus the entire egg in regular mayo.
American mayo also uses distilled vinegar, which gives it that distinctive acidic taste.
What Is Asian Mayo Called?
Japan is obsessed with its version of mayonnaise, which is a brand called Kewpie.
Does Kewpie Mayo Taste Like Miracle Whip?
Kewpie does not taste at all like Miracle Whip, which is classified as a salad dressing rather than a mayonnaise.
Easy Spicy Asian Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sriracha
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Perfect for topping Asian dishes or as a sauce for sushi.
Notes
- You can use the 2:1 ratio of mayo to sriracha as suggested. If you prefer it milder, decrease the amount of sriracha. For those who like it hot, step it up!
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