Curry Mayo
Make a bold curry mayo with mayo, sweet curry powder, and lime. Perfect on burgers, wings, or as a dip. Ready in minutes.
Slather this bold sauce on a burger, try it on chicken wings or serve as a dip with veggies.
- Three-ingredient sauce: 1/2 cup mayo, 1 tsp sweet curry powder, 1 tsp lime juice.
- Quick mix, versatile: use on burgers, chicken, fries, or as a veggie dip.
- Adjust heat, acid, or sweetness to taste and store chilled for 3 to 4 days.
Preparation Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, curry powder and lime juice.
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More About This Recipe
The sweet curry blend used in this recipe is our most popular for keeping all of the desired flavors found in curry, without the spice. Adding this blend to a bit of mayo and lime juice makes for a delicious dipping sauce for veggies or these chicken wings with sweet spice, or on a bun for this meatless chorizo burger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does curry mayo taste like?
It is creamy and tangy with warm, mild curry notes. Sweet curry powder keeps it gentle and fragrant rather than hot.
How do I make this curry mayo?
Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon sweet curry powder and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and tweak as needed.
Can I use low-fat or vegan mayonnaise?
Yes. Low-fat mayo may be a bit thinner, so use slightly less lime or add a pinch of thickener like yogurt. Vegan mayo works the same way and keeps the flavor but check seasoning after swapping.
How long does homemade curry mayo keep?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 days. Keep it chilled and discard if you notice off smells or separation.
How can I make it spicier or sweeter?
For more heat add a pinch of cayenne or hot curry powder. To increase sweetness, stir in a small amount of honey or sugar. Boost tang with extra lime juice.
Can I make a larger batch or prepare it ahead?
Yes. Keep the same ratio and store larger batches in a clean, sealed container. Stir or whisk before serving. Use within the same 3 to 4 day window.
What foods pair best with curry mayo?
Great on burgers, grilled chicken, chicken wings, fries, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, and as a crudite dip. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
What does curry mayo taste like?
It is creamy and tangy with warm, mild curry notes. Sweet curry powder keeps it gentle and fragrant rather than hot.
How do I make this curry mayo?
Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon sweet curry powder and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and tweak as needed.
Can I use low-fat or vegan mayonnaise?
Yes. Low-fat mayo may be a bit thinner, so use slightly less lime or add a pinch of thickener like yogurt. Vegan mayo works the same way and keeps the flavor but check seasoning after swapping.
How long does homemade curry mayo keep?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 days. Keep it chilled and discard if you notice off smells or separation.
How can I make it spicier or sweeter?
For more heat add a pinch of cayenne or hot curry powder. To increase sweetness, stir in a small amount of honey or sugar. Boost tang with extra lime juice.
Can I make a larger batch or prepare it ahead?
Yes. Keep the same ratio and store larger batches in a clean, sealed container. Stir or whisk before serving. Use within the same 3 to 4 day window.
What foods pair best with curry mayo?
Great on burgers, grilled chicken, chicken wings, fries, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, and as a crudite dip. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
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