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This sriracha mayo is so easy to make and goes well on just about everything. I literally keep a bottle of it in my fridge at all times!
Something Special About This Recipe
Sriracha mayo is a staple in our house, right up there with ranch dressing and fry sauce. Even though it has a little kick, it is not overly spicy. My spice-averse kids still add it to their favorite foods all the time. It adds a creamy, bright flavor to sushi, rice bowls, and just about any take out-style Asian dish. I especially love it with California Roll Cucumber Salad, Spam Musubi Bowls, California Rolls, and our Easy Sushi Bake. It’s also fantastic with shrimp po’ boys and banh mi sandwiches!
🩷 Erica
Key Ingredients
Kewpie mayo: this is such a great flavorful Japanese-style mayo but sometimes it can be hard to find. Best Foods (Hellmann’s) or Dukes are both great choices too.
Sriracha: My favorite tried-and-true sriracha is the “Tuong Ot Sriracha” (the classic rooster one with the green lid).
Garlic: I like using garlic paste because it has a better garlic flavor and it’s very fine so if you put it in a squeeze bottle it doesn’t get stuck. Crushed fresh garlic will get stuck in the nozzle. You can also use garlic powder if you don’t have paste on hand.
Seasonings: I love to flavor this up with a little seasoned rice vinegar, lime juice, salt, and sugar.
How to Make Sriracha Mayo
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth.
- Add the lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic paste, sugar, and salt, then mix until fully combined.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Add more Sriracha for heat, more mayonnaise to mellow the spice, or a little extra lime juice or vinegar to thin the sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It makes a great dip for French fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, onion rings, and fried pickles.
Yes. It adds flavor to roasted vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. It is also great on grilled corn, slaw, and avocado toast.
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Easy Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise, (I use Kewpie Japanese mayo)
- 2-3 tablespoons sriracha, (depending on how spicy you like it)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste, (like gourmet garden brand)
- pinch of sugar, (or to taste)
- pinch of salt, (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth.
- Add lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic paste, sugar and salt. Stir to combine.Optional: You can also toss all the ingredients straight into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more Sriracha for heat or more mayo to mellow it out. To thicken, add more mayo. To thin, add a little more lime juice or rice vinegar.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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