This Miso Mayo is creamy, tangy, and delicious. With just two ingredients, good-quality mayonnaise and miso paste, you’ll have a rich, restaurant-style dipping sauce that pairs with everything.
P.S. You will love my mushroom + miso pasta recipe too!
Once you taste it, you’ll know why this miso sauce deserves a permanent spot in your fridge. 👆🏼
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💸 WHY IS THIS BUDGET FRIENDLY?
- Only two simple ingredients!
- A little goes a long way.
- Homemade beats store-bought.
HOW TO USE MISO MAYONNAISE
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 tempura 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!
🥄 INGREDIENTS NEEDED
MISO PASTE:
Use red miso for bold, salty depth or white miso for a sweeter, milder flavor
MAYONNAISE:
good-quality mayonnaise
👩🏼🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and miso paste.
Whisk or stir until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust — add a tiny splash of soy sauce or a touch of grated ginger for extra flavor.
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MAKE YOUR OWN MISO MAYO (2 INGREDIENTS!)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
This Miso Mayo is creamy, tangy, and delicious. With just two ingredients, good-quality mayonnaise and miso paste, you’ll have a rich, restaurant-style dipping sauce that pairs with everything.
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)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and miso paste.
Whisk or stir until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust — add a tiny splash of soy sauce or a touch of grated ginger for extra flavor.
Notes
Use Japanese-style mayonnaise (like Kewpie) for extra creaminess.
Add a pinch of grated ginger or a drizzle of soy sauce to enhance the flavor if you like.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge — it’ll last up to 5 days.
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish, Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
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