A simple way to add an extra layer of flavor (and fanciness) to everyday sandwiches is by using a little flavored mayonnaise. Pre-made versions abound, but it's almost as convenient — and a whole lot tastier — to make your own by just adding a few ingredients to store-bought mayonnaise.
A bowl and a whisk are all you need when mixing mayonnaise with sauces, juices or ground spices. For herbs or other large mix-ins, a mini food processor or immersion blender ensures a smooth result. And of course, any of these flavorings can be added to homemade mayonnaise too, if you have a little more time to spare.
10 Ideas for DIY Flavored Mayonnaise
• 1 Sriracha: Add a squirt of the sauce to taste and use on everything from banh mi to egg and bacon sandwiches.
• 2 Wasabi: Mix in powdered wasabi for a spicy kick.
• 3 Roasted garlic: Mash cloves of roasted garlic into mayo.
• 4 Fresh herbs: We're particularly fond of Orangette's basil version. Perfect for summer tomato sandwiches!
• 5 Chipotle: Blend mayo with a whole chile in adobo sauce (or more or less, depending on your spice tolerance).
• 6 Harissa: Spread it on a lamb burger or on grilled eggplant.
• 7 Citrus juice: Use lime or lemon juice alone or with other mix-ins.
• 8 Mustard: Spread on sandwiches, of course, but also simple roasted chicken.
• 9 Dry spices: Think plain spices like smoked paprika, or spice blends like curry powder.
• 10 Capers: Lemon-caper mayonnaise would be so good on a smoked salmon sandwich.
Do you ever make your own flavored mayonnaise? Any ideas you'd add to the list?
Related: Magical Mayonnaise: Melissa Clark's Tip for Making Smooth Mayo Every Time
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Another favourite is cilantro: a bit of lime juice, garlic, touch of Dijon, and a lot of fresh chopped cilantro! Absolutely delicious (if you like cilantro ;)
I second the curry mayo! It's delish! :) Especially with chicken.
You guys wanna know a secret trick that will blow your minds? Take the ramen flavoring pack from your favorite instant noodles (ex. Shin Ramen is awesome) and mix it with some sour cream. Dip some chips in it and thank me later =).
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a few drops of toasted sesame oil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Horse radish. Burger King has a Zesty Sauce for its onion rings that seems like it is mayo, horse radish and a touch of tomato paste for color. It's soooo good with potato chips as a dip and on sandwiches.
The only thing I ever seem to do is add horseradish to mayo. We've got a new Belgium restaurant in our city and I've become addicted to all the different flavors you can get for your fries. I need to be more adventurous!
Harissa paste mixed into mayo is the best thing whenever you have any cold roast chicken. I love to mix it through a bowl of shredded bits of chicken with a bit of fresh thyme, spread it roughly onto a thick slab of toast, sprinkle a good lot of grated Gruyère, and put ti under the grill for a minute. It will blow your mind.
Another vote for chipotle, but I usually just stir some of the powder into my mayo.