Spicy Mayo for Sushi
A creamy, zesty condiment made with mayonnaise and Sriracha, perfect for drizzling over sushi, poke bowls, or seafood dishes for a flavorful kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About ¾ cup (serves 4–6 rolls or 2 cups dipping)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup mayonnaise (preferably Japanese-style Kewpie)
1½–2 tablespoons Sriracha or preferred hot sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon lime juice or rice vinegar
Pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir in sesame oil, lime juice or rice vinegar, and sugar if using.
- Taste and adjust spiciness by adding more Sriracha as desired.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use chili garlic sauce, gochujang, or sambal oelek instead of Sriracha for variation.
Add scallions or grated ginger for brightness.
Swirl in unagi sauce or honey for sweet-savory depth.
Use vegan mayo and plant-based hot sauce for a vegan version.
Stir before use if sauce thickens in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/spicy-mayo-for-sushi/
