Creamy Gochujang Mayo Recipe Easy Spicy Sandwich Sauce for Best Flavor
A quick and easy creamy gochujang mayo sauce that adds a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors to sandwiches and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup sauce (approximately 6 servings at 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Condiment / Sauce
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon honey (7 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (1.3 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, 2.5 ml)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Measure your ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons gochujang paste, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and optional 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and gochujang paste. Whisk or use a fork to blend until smooth and evenly colored.
- Add the rice vinegar and honey. Whisk again until fully incorporated.
- Mix in garlic powder and sesame oil if using. Stir gently to distribute the flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt, more honey, or more mayo to mellow the heat if needed.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld (optional but recommended).
- Serve generously on sandwiches, buns, or wraps.
Notes
If gochujang paste is thick or clumpy, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds before mixing for a smoother sauce. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Use vegan mayo and maple syrup for a vegan version. Adjust heat by varying gochujang amount. Avoid mixing sauce directly into warm fillings to prevent separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 0.5
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