Spicy Mayo for Sushi Recipe (add to Poke, Fries, + more!) (2024)

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Ready in less than 5 minutes, this Spicy Mayo Recipe will be your new favorite dipping sauce! Perfect for sushi, fries, poke bowls, and roasted veggies, this simple creamy spicy sauce will become a staple in your fridge.

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Japanese restaurants are one of my favorite places to eat out, especially sushi restaurants. The best thing for me is the spicy tuna rolls! My favorite part is always the spicy mayo on top of the roll. It really hits the spot.

My homemade version of spicy sriracha mayo is made with just a few basic ingredients: garlic mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. If you don’t have garlic mayo, just add a little garlic powder to your mixing bowl, and voila, you have the perfect sauce.

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1 ❤️ Why you will love this recipe

3 🥣 How to make Spicy Mayo for Sushi

4 🫙 Storage Instructions

6 ❓ What does this spicy mayo recipe go with?

7 😋 More sauce recipes you will love

8 📖 Recipe

❤️Why you will love this recipe

  • Easy: All you have to do is mix the ingredients together! Optionally, you can also make the mayonnaise from scratch, which is much easier than you might think!
  • Quick: This takes less than 5 minutes to throw together…even if you make the mayonnaise from scratch!
  • Simple ingredients: There are just 3 main ingredients: mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil. You can also optionally add garlic powder (I added fresh garlic when I made my mayo. SO good!).
  • Tastes great on everything! This spicy mayo sauce goes on just about anything! From sushi rolls and sushi bowls to french fries and roasted vegetables, it is delicious!
  • Fits many diet preferences: It’s naturally keto-friendly and low carb (1g net carbs), but substitute vegan mayo for a 100% plant-based version, or use a paleo or whole30 compliant mayo and hot sauce to fit those diets.

🗝️Key Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Mayonnaise: I made my own mayo (with garlic) in a mason jar. It’s SUPER quick and easy to throw together. You’ll never buy mayo again once you try this garlicky sauce! However, you can also use store-bought mayonnaise for this recipe if that’s what you prefer. Kewpie mayonnaise is the classic Asian option, but Hellman’s is great too.
  • Sriracha sauce: This sweet and spicy sauce is absolutely addictive! It blends so well with the mayonnaise. It’s like they’re meant to be together. Feel free to add a different chili sauce if desired. Check out this post for a few different types of hot sauce options!
  • Sesame oil: Super nutty and absolutely moreish. Spicy mayo is fine without it, but if you can add it to your Japanese mayonnaise, it really makes a huge impact on the flavor.
  • Garlic powder: This is optional but I’ve listed it because I used garlic mayo for this recipe. If you’re using regular mayo just add 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic powder.

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🥣How to make Spicy Mayo for Sushi

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  1. Optional: Make homemade mayonnaise.
  2. Combine everything: In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well.

🫙Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

🪄Recipe Notes & Tips

  • Spiciness: Adust the amount of sriracha by adding a little more if you like it spicier, or a little less sriracha if you’re not a fan of the heat.
  • Type of hot sauce: Any kind of hot sauce you have on hand will work for this creamy spicy mayonnaise recipe! I prefer hot sriracha sauce because it’s slightly sweet, but I’ve also made it with Encona with great results. Check my hot sauce post for more hot sauce ideas.
  • Mayo: You can also play with different ratios of mayo. If it’s too spicy, add a tablespoon more at a time until it is the right level of heat for you.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice for a delightful acidic kick.
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Pro tip: I like to keep this spicy sushi sauce in a squeeze bottle to make it easier to drizzle across sushi or poke bowls. I clean out and reuse a small sriracha bottle for this.

❓What does this spicy mayo recipe go with?

There are so many options! Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Keto Sushi (or regular)
  • Sushi Bowls
  • Poke Bowls
  • Fries
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Burgers
  • Wraps

Wondering how to order Keto Sushi at a restaurant? Check out this post for all of the options!

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😋More sauce recipes you will love

  • Taco Truck Green Sauce
  • Homemade Ranch
  • Sugar-Free Ketchup
  • Sumac BBQ Sauce
  • Keto Enchilada Sauce

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Spicy Mayo for Sushi Recipe

Bethany Galloway

Ready in less than 5 minutes, this Spicy Mayo Recipe will be your new favorite dipping sauce! Perfect for sushi, fries, poke bowls, and roasted veggies, this simple creamy spicy sauce will become a staple in your fridge.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Course Sauces & Condiments

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 3 /4 cup

Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 8 tbsp mayonnaise (see note 1 for homemade)
  • 1/4 cup 4 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder optional, see note 2
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice optional, see note 3

Instructions

  • Optional: Make homemade mayonnaise if desired.

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients (mayo, sriracha, sesame oil garlic powder, and lime juice) and mix well.

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  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  1. My homemade garlic mayonnaise recipe is perfect for spicy mayo.
  2. Garlic powder: If you're using store-bought mayo instead of homemade garlic mayo, add garlic for the best flavor.
  3. Lime juice: Lemon juice can be substituted.
  4. Spiciness: Adust the amount of sriracha by adding a little more if you like it spicier, or a little less sriracha if you're not a fan of the heat.
  5. Type of hot sauce: Any kind of hot sauce you have on hand will work for this creamy spicy mayonnaise recipe! I prefer hot sriracha sauce because it's slightly sweet, but I've also made it with Encona with great results. Check my hot sauce post for more hot sauce ideas.
  6. Mayo amounts: You can also play with different ratios of mayo. If it's too spicy, add a tablespoon more at a time until it is the right level of heat for you.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7.4gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 140mgSugar: 1g

Keyword condiment, dip, japanese mayonnaise, sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha mayo, sushi mayo

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  1. Spicy Mayo for Sushi Recipe (add to Poke, Fries, + more!) (17)
    Love this spicy Mayo recipe! For me, the 4 Tbsp of sriracha is too much. 🥵 I’ll reduce it by half next but it was so good!

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    1. Spicy Mayo for Sushi Recipe (add to Poke, Fries, + more!) (18)
      Ha, I do like it spicy, but reducing the sriracha is always an option! =] Glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Best wishes,
      Bethany

      Reply

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Spicy Mayo for Sushi Recipe (add to Poke, Fries, + more!) (2024)

FAQs

What is spicy mayonnaise made of? ›

It's just too good to save for when you're out to eat, and it also happens to be super easy to make! My recipe calls for four basic ingredients, ones you likely have in your pantry already: mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and a little toasted sesame oil. It only takes a minute or two to mix up.

What is sushi mayonnaise made of? ›

Creamy and tangy Homemade Spicy Mayo is a killer sauce made with just three ingredients—Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and a splash of lime juice. Use it on sushi, sandwiches, rice bowls, and tacos for an extra kick of heat.

Are spicy mayo and sriracha mayo the same? ›

Is Spicy Mayonnaise the Same as Sriracha Mayonnaise? In some cases, the main ingredient of spicy mayonnaise is a few tablespoons of sriracha sauce. But every spicy mayonnaise may feature different ingredients that give it a unique spice and flavor, from chipotle sauce to taco seasoning.

What to do with spicy mayonnaise? ›

Easy Spicy Mayo Dish Ideas
  1. Dipping Sauce. Spicy Mayo Dip. Mix spicy mayo with a bit of sour cream or Greek yoghurt to make a creamy dip. ...
  2. Salads. Spicy Mayo Coleslaw. Toss shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion with a dressing made from spicy mayo. ...
  3. Sandwiches and Burgers. Spicy Chicken Sandwich. ...
  4. BBQ. Spicy Grilled Corn.
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What is the sauce they put on sushi? ›

Soy Sauce: used for dipping sushi and sashimi, soy sauce has a salty and sweet flavor that makes it ideal for topping off any roll. Wasabi: made from Kudzu, wasabi tastes slightly spicy like horseradish and mustard, and is used to add a kick to your sushi.

How to turn mayo into kewpie mayo? ›

Add sugar and rice vinegar in a pinch to make Kewpie mayo with regular mayo. It will not be the same as it lacks the rich egg yolk flavors, but this is the closest substitution. For 1 cup of American mayonnaise (I use Best Foods/Hellmann's Mayonnaise), add 2 Tbsp rice vinegar and 1 Tbsp sugar.

Does yum yum sauce taste like spicy mayo? ›

So, is yum yum sauce spicy mayo? Kind of. It is a mayo-based sauce but spicy mayo is usually just mayo and sriracha. Yum yum sauce includes more spices and flavorings.

Why is Japanese mayonnaise so much better? ›

It's slightly more sweet and less acidic than American mayo because it contains rice or cider vinegar rather than distilled white vinegar. Japanese mayo is also a bit richer due to the incorporation of egg yolks, unlike American mayo which uses whole eggs.

Does authentic sushi have mayonnaise? ›

Mayonnaise has not been used traditionally in Japan. Therefore, it is not a traditional ingredient of sushi. However, these days, some restaurants serve some sushi dishes that contain mayonnaise.

What is yum yum sauce made of? ›

Yum Yum Sauce is made of mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, sugar, paprika and water to thin the sauce out. That's it! It's really just a matter of the right ratios of ingredients to get the flavor you want!

Is spicy mayo the same as chipotle aioli? ›

Chipotle aioli is essentially the same thing as Chipotle mayo. Aioli is a term used to describe a mayo-based sauce that is typically flavored with garlic. Chipotle aioli refers to a version of aioli that includes chipotle peppers for added spice and smokiness.

What is the green spicy sauce on sushi? ›

Wasabi is the green paste that you will find served with sushi dishes. It is very spicy and should be used lightly. However, it plays a vital role in your meal. Wasabi aids digestion and helps keep the fish safe for eating.

Does homemade spicy mayo go bad? ›

Store the mayo in a tightly sealed a mason jar and stir in sriracha or hot sauce to taste! Pop it in the fridge and enjoy! Homemade mayo can last in the fridge up to 2 weeks if stored properly.

Can you leave spicy mayo out overnight? ›

In general, the FDA recommends tossing perishable foods, including mayo, which have been left out at room temperature for 2 or more hours.

Does spicy mayo contain dairy? ›

Mayonnaise doesn't have any milk products in it, so that means it doesn't have dairy. Eggs aren't considered a dairy product, even though they are an animal product. That means if you have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance, it's safe to eat eggs, as well as mayonnaise, because they don't contain any lactose.

Does spicy mayo have sugar? ›

SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, JALAPENO PEPPER PUREE (RED JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID), AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SUGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, RED CHILI PEPPERS, CARROT FIBER, SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, LEMON JUICE ...

What is sriracha made of? ›

Sriracha (/sɪˈrætʃə/ sirr-ATCH-ə or /sɪˈrɑːtʃə/ sirr-AH-chə; Thai: ศรีราชา, pronounced [sǐːrāːtɕʰāː]) is a type of hot sauce or chili sauce made from a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, pickled garlic, sugar, and salt.

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