Description
This homemade spicy mayo is a quick and flavorful condiment combining creamy mayonnaise with the heat of chili garlic sauce, enhanced by toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh lime. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to burgers, sandwiches, sushi, poke bowls, tacos, and more.
Ingredients
Spicy Mayo Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (or sriracha, or other Asian hot sauce of choice; use less for milder flavor)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from about ½ of a lime)
- ½ teaspoon lime zest (from about ½ of a lime)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon lime zest to a bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve: Use the spicy mayo as a flavorful topping or dip. It pairs excellently with burgers, sandwiches, sushi or poke bowls, fries, tacos, Bánh Mì hot dogs, or any other dish that benefits from a creamy spicy sauce.
Notes
- Adjust chili garlic sauce quantity to control heat level according to your preference.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the salt content moderate.
- Fresh lime juice and zest provide bright citrus notes; do not substitute with bottled lime juice for best flavor.
- Store any leftover spicy mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
