For more easy and spicy flavor enhancers, check out these other winning condiments: harissa mayo, kimchi mayo, and chipotle mayo! Sriracha is a hot sauce that originated in the coastal city of Si Racha in eastern Thailand. It’s a vibrant sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt – giving it a distinct flavor that’s balanced heat, garlicky, subtly sweet, with a touch of tang. You can find it at Asian grocers, in the international food section of your supermarket, or online. It’s recognizable by its bright red color and green lid. So what is sriracha mayo? This sauce combines bold sriracha with creamy mayonnaise. It mellows the heat and makes it smoother while bringing a bit of zing to your plate.
Mayonnaise: The creamy base. Sriracha: Brings the kick! Garlic powder: We opt for granules over fresh garlic as it blends right into the sauce and allows it to be stored for longer in the fridge. Feel free to sub out for one garlic clove if you’d prefer. Sea salt: To enhance the flavors.
Ratio variations
The ratios in the recipe are the perfect balance of spicy to creamy for us. But if you’d like to make it thicker with a more pronounced mayo flavor, or spice things up with more zing, you can play with the ratios as needed. Simply adjust the recipe slightly – remember, you can always add more of either ingredient to balance it out, so go slow and taste as you go.
Citrus: A squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice for a bit of tang. Heat: Sprinkle in some chili flakes for extra heat, or kick up the spice level with gochujang for a sweet, smoky heat. A teaspoon of chipotle powder will make a smoky chipotle sriracha mayo. Sweetness: Pineapple juice for a sweetness and flair or spoon in some honey. Pepper: Cracked black pepper for a subtle kick. Herbs: If you’re making it fresh, add some chopped herbs like cilantro or dill.
Spread it on your favorite sandwich, burgers, or wraps. It brings some heat to this pork belly sandwich or this bacon sandwich with caramelized onions. Layer it into these swiss chard chorizo wraps, or on this southwest veggie burger. Drizzle it over your dinner spreads. It’s perfect on a poke bowl – try it on this sweet potato roll sushi bowl. We also love it atop this loaded baked potato salad. It’s also perfect as a dipping sauce for savory side dishes, like these crispy roast potatoes, potato croquettes, or sweet potato wedges.
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