Japanese Spicy Mayo Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this quick and versatile Japanese Spicy Mayo Sauce, a creamy and tangy condiment bursting with bold flavors! Made with the rich, umami-packed goodness of Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie), a zesty kick of Sriracha, a touch of soy sauce, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between spicy, savory, and tangy. Easily customizable with optional sugar for a touch of sweetness, this 5-minute recipe is perfect as a dipping sauce for sushi, a burger spread, or a drizzle over poke bowls and seafood. With its silky texture and addictive flavor, this homemade Japanese spicy mayo will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie)
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or other chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Optional sugar (for added sweetness)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup of Japanese mayonnaise.
Add 2 tablespoons of Sriracha or your preferred chili sauce to the mayonnaise.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce for added umami.
Squeeze in 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
If you prefer a hint of sweetness, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and mix until fully dissolved.
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and evenly blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired (add more Sriracha for extra spice or lemon juice for more tang).
Transfer to a small serving bowl or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip, sauce, or spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1594 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
