This recipe will teach you how to make a flavorful and creamy wasabi mayonnaise sauce. The combination of spicy wasabi and rich mayonnaise creates a versatile sauce that can be used as a condiment, dip, or dressing. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick preparation time, you'll have a delicious sauce ready to enhance your dishes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Add more wasabi for extra spiciness or more lemon juice for acidity.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the wasabi mayonnaise sauce as a condiment for burgers, sandwiches, or sushi. It can also be used as a dip for fries, chicken nuggets, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Wasabi is a Japanese horseradish known for its strong and spicy flavor.
The combination of wasabi and mayonnaise is popular in sushi restaurants as a dipping sauce for sushi rolls.
This sauce can be customized by adjusting the amount of wasabi paste to suit your heat tolerance.