How To Make Spicy Mayo With 3 Ingredients

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This versatile spicy mayo with just 3 simple ingredients, is perfect on sushi, poke bowls, fried rice, and whatever else you love!

mayo with redish hint in a small bowl and a wooden spoon

There are the sushi puritans and then there is me, who cannot live without spicy mayo. I have this thing about mayo that has become something bordering on obsession. After all, how can you not love some of the creamy goodness in or on your food? And if you were wondering if mayo is dairy, rest assured, it is not!

This easy post will show you how to make spicy mayo with just 3 simple ingredients. You can use spicy mayo for, burgers, roasted vegetables, paleo tuna sushi bowl, tuna cakes, and more!

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Ingredients
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How To Use Spicy Mayo
Equipment
Storage
Variations
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Ingredients

one bowl with mayo, one bowl with brown liquid, one bowl with red sauce

Japanese mayo or regular
Sriracha
Coconut aminos or gluten free soy sauce

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1. Combine all ingredients into a small bowl. Mix and serve.

Step 2. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Hint: If you want to make the mayo spicier, add more sriracha. And I recommend coconut aminos as they add a nutty toasted flavor you'd get from toasted sesame oil.

How To Use Spicy Mayo

Put in on sushi, and sushi bowls.
Drizzle it over this easy Asian Brussels sprouts salad or sweet potato toast with egg.
Add it to vegan tacos or jerk chicken and shrimp tacos.

If you're looking for more mayo based sauces, you can find this creamy lemon caper mayo sauce, that's perfect for salmon, salmon cakes, tuna cakes and more! And my go to chipotle mayo aka Mexican secret sauce, that's a staple in my house.

Equipment

A small bowl
Small spatula

Storage

Store the spicy mayo in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an air-tight container.

Variations

Add a splash of lime juice if you want to brighten the spicy sauce
Drizzle a few drops of toasted sesame oil

FAQ

Does Spicy Mayo Have Dairy?

Spicy mayo does not have dairy, in fact, mayo is dairy free.

Is Spicy Mayo Very Spicy?

The good thing about making your own spicy mayo is that you can control the level of spice and adjust as needed by adding more mayo or adding more sriracha as you wish.

Do You Need Japanese Mayo For This Recipe?

You can use Japanese mayo if it's available but be careful as some brands actually contain MSG and those who are sensitive, should stay away. Homemade mayo is a better option or good store bought.