Miso Mayo (Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe)

Name: Miso Mayo (Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise; 5 tablespoons miso paste (use red miso for bold, salty depth or white miso for a sweeter, milder flavor)

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This easy miso mayo recipe is creamy, savory, and packed with umami flavor. Made with just two ingredients—miso paste and mayonnaise—it takes minutes to make and is delicious as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, or drizzle for bowls and veggies.

P.S. You will love my mushroom + miso pasta recipe too!

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
HOW TO USE MISO MAYO
🥄 Miso Mayo Ingredients
👩🏼‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Tips and tricks
❓FAQS

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Just 2 ingredients: All you need is mayonnaise and miso paste.
Ready in minutes: Simply mix everything together—no cooking or blender needed.
Packed with umami: Miso gives creamy mayo a rich, savory flavor.
So versatile: Use it as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, burger sauce, or drizzle over rice bowls and veggies.
Easy to adjust: Add a little more or less miso depending on how strong you like the flavor.

HOW TO USE MISO MAYO

Drizzle it over a seared salmon fillet for an instant flavor upgrade.

Stir it into a warm chicken bowl with rice, veggies, and sesame seeds.

Dip your crispy fries, dumplings, or cabbage pancakes into it for the ultimate dipping sauce.

Thin it out with a bit of rice vinegar or sesame oil to make a creamy salad dressing.

Feeling bold? Add a dash of chili paste for a spicy miso mayo!

🥄 Miso Mayo Ingredients

MISO PASTE:
White miso is my favorite for this recipe because it has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that blends beautifully with mayonnaise. For a stronger, saltier miso mayo, you can use red miso instead.

MAYONNAISE:
Use a good-quality, creamy mayonnaise. Regular mayonnaise gives the richest, creamiest result, but Japanese mayonnaise, such as Kewpie, also works well and gives the sauce a slightly tangier, more savory flavor.

A small bowl of miso paste. — **MISO PASTE**

👩🏼‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method

Step 1: Add the mayonnaise and miso paste to a small bowl.

Step 2: Whisk or stir until completely smooth and creamy, making sure there are no lumps of miso paste.

Step 3: Taste and adjust to your liking. For a stronger miso flavor, simply mix in a little more miso paste.

Tips and tricks

Start with less miso: Miso can be quite salty, so start with a smaller amount, taste, then add more if you want a stronger flavor.
Choose your miso: White miso gives you a milder, slightly sweeter miso mayo, while red miso creates a stronger, saltier flavor.
Mix until completely smooth: Press out any small lumps of miso with the back of your spoon as you stir.
Let it sit: If you have time, refrigerate the miso mayo for 15–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
Make it your own: Add a little grated ginger, chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, or rice vinegar for a different flavor.

❓FAQS

What is miso mayo made of?

Miso mayo is a simple mixture of mayonnaise and miso paste. The mayonnaise makes it rich and creamy, while the miso adds a savory, salty umami flavor.

What is the best miso for miso mayo?

White miso is a great choice because its mild, slightly sweet flavor blends easily with mayonnaise. If you prefer a stronger, saltier flavor, you can use red miso instead.

How long does homemade miso mayo last?

Store miso mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best quality, use it within about 5 days.

What can I use miso mayo for?

Use it as a dipping sauce for fries and dumplings, spread it on sandwiches and burgers, or drizzle it over rice bowls, roasted vegetables, salmon, or chicken.

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