Packed with umami flavours, this Miso Mayo recipe is the deliciously tasty sauce that will be your new favourite mayonnaise.
The perfect condiment for spreading on burgers or for dipping seafood like shrimp (prawns) or some sweet potato fries.
With just a few simple additions to your usual plain mayonnaise, this creamy miso mayo will take your sandwiches and salads to the next level.
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What is miso
Miso is a savoury paste made usually from fermented soybeans and rice. It is commonly used in Japanese cooking and has a rich, deep flavour.
There are several types of miso paste - white miso (yellow in colour), red miso and mixed (a combination of both). The taste varies due to the ingredients and length of fermentation.
Why you will love this miso mayo recipe
- easy way to fancy up your mayo game
- versatile and packed with a rich, umami taste
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- mayonnaise - I used store-bought but you can of course substitute your own homemade mayo
- white miso paste
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh ginger
- fresh garlic
- sesame oil
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make miso mayo
- To a medium bowl add miso paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
- Mix to combine.
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- Add in mayonnaise.
- Mix until incorporated.
Top tips for the best result
- Before using garlic cloves in recipes such as this miso mayo (that are essentially uncooked) I recommend splitting them down the middle and removing the core that runs through the centre. The sharp, onion-like taste of the core is mellowed with cooking, so for these recipes, I remove it.
Storage
Leftovers of this miso mayonnaise can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Not suitable to freeze.
More recipes using miso
Butter Miso Salmon - fresh salmon fillets generously coated in a mix of butter, miso, garlic and lemon, then grilled to perfection.
Miso Flavoured Butter - this umami-filled compound butter will take your steaks to a whole new level.
Miso Pasta - a rich and quick pasta dish perfect for a busy weeknight. Full of flavour using savoury miso paste, garlic and parmesan.
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Honey Sriracha Dipping Sauce - a combination of hot sriracha, soy sauce and sweet honey giving you a perfectly balanced hot but sweet dipping sauce.
Horseradish Mayonnaise - made with prepared horseradish and plenty of black pepper, horseradish mayo adds great taste to your beef dishes.
📖 Recipe
Miso Mayo
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove centre core removed and crushed
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients (except the mayo) and mix well until smooth.3 tablespoon white miso paste1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 garlic clove1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- Add in the mayonnaise and mix to combine.1 cup mayonnaise
Notes
- When I make this myself I find it doesn't need any extra salt as there is enough in the miso paste I use.
- For garlic in recipes such as this one (essentially uncooked), I split them down the middle and take out the core that runs through the centre. The sharp, onion-like taste of the core is mellowed with cooking, so for these recipes, I remove it.
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I made this today and it was really great, plus I have also made your miso butter too. It was my first time trying miso and it's super yum, glad I tried it. Thanks for the recipes.
Miso is only fairly new to me too Trent - sounds like you're a convert like me!