The only Spicy Mayo recipe I make for Sushi! Top it over fries, burgers, salads, or use it as a dipping sauce for fried veggies or tofu. This creamy, tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce is moderately spicy with a mild garlic flavor, unlike fry sauce.
Spicy mayonnaise is amazing! I particularly make spicy mayo for sushi, but whatever the case may be, it is one of my favorite Japanese condiments.
What Is Spicy Mayo?
Spicy mayonnaise is mostly used to enrich sushi rolls by combining sriracha and mayonnaise.
I first came across spicy mayo sauce at Japanese restaurants. It was that orange “so good” sauce that appeared on top of sushi rolls that I honestly think is still amazing.
However, don’t confuse yum yum sauce with spicy mayo. Yum Yum sauce is made with mayonnaise and ketchup to get a tangier flavor profile best suited for hibachi, whereas spicy mayo is made with sriracha sauce for a creamier and slightly spicy profile. Both are delicious!
I don’t even remember where I got this recipe, but I know I had to scale up the recipe because the amounts were for teaspoons. We go through this stuff heavily, so little-sized portions weren’t going to cut it. I made a big enough batch for what suited our family at the time. Today, I tend to double this homemade spicy mayo.
My recipe is only two ingredients, and it tastes just like the Japanese spicy mayo sauce you’d get at restaurants. It’s so easy to make, and we typically whip it up right before sushi time. Actually, my son tends to whip this up in a pinch. Here’s how to make spicy mayo like a pro.
Equipment:
- Plastic squeeze bottle
- Small mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Measuring cup and tablespoon
Spicy Mayo Ingredients:
This is what you will need to make this spicy mayo recipe.
- Homemade Mayo is what we make at home on repeat. It tastes like Hellman's mayonnaise and is easy to make from scratch. It is the main ingredient in this creamy sauce, adding richness. For an authentic Japanese flavor, use Kewpie mayonnaise, which will impart a sweeter vinegar taste.
- Sriracha Hot Sauce- adds a vinegary, tangy flavor packed with garlic. It will make the mayonnaise turn light orange and give the mayo a little kick. For a spicier sauce, add more sriracha, but we think this amount is perfect and moderately mild.
How To Make Sriracha Mayo:
Sriracha mayo is one of the easiest sauces to make! You only need two ingredients, and then mix them. All of my measurements are listed in the recipe card below. I honestly think this sauce is perfect and doesn’t need tweaking, but feel free to experiment with Japanese-style ingredients to make a delicious sauce! Measure out the ingredients and add them to a bowl. Mix everything well until there are no more streaks and keep covered in the fridge. I will usually transfer the prepared sauce to a squeeze bottle for easier handling.
Storing:
Spicy Mayo lasts for a very long time (as long as your mayo lasts). I can have this sauce sit in my fridge easily for over a month, and it will still be as fresh. The key is to keep it in a squeeze bottle so it doesn’t oxidize, and refrigerate it between uses. If you think you won’t be able to use up the sauce by then, simply halve the recipe.
How To Use Spicy Mayo:
When you have spicy mayonnaise in the fridge, you can pull it out anytime for a delicious sauce or dip. Here are some creative ways to use up your sauce to the fullest!
- Sushi- any Sushi Roll, sushi bowls, Sushi Rice–you name it, this stuff goes together so well. Drizzle it, dip it, you get the point.
- Spread it over a Hamburger Bun or a Sandwich.
- Dip it in sweet potato fries or deep-fried appetizers, such as Crispy Chicken Tenders.
- Create a Kani Salad by combining crab meat and cucumbers with spicy mayo.
- Serve it as a fry sauce with crispy vegetables like sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, or mozzarella sticks!
My Favorite Sauces or Dips:
Spicy Mayo Recipe (like Japanese Restaurants)
Equipment
- 1 plastic squeeze bottle
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 Wire Whisk
- Measuring cup and tablespoon
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha hot sauce until no streaks remain using a wire whisk.
- Transfer the spicy mayo sauce into a plastic squeeze bottle and keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Serving size: 1 tablespoon
- Keep spicy mayo sauce refrigerated between uses. Avoid leaving the sauce out for extended periods of time.
- Keep spicy mayonnaise covered in an air-tight container or squeeze bottle. I do not recommend having the sauce sit out openly, as the top can oxidize and change in color when exposed to air.
Nutrition per serving
