Thai Curry Mayonnaise
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Do you need to have a sauce with anything? I know I do! Whenever I’m eating pretty much anything from fries to potato-stuffed parathas, I bring on the condiments! I don’t know about you, but I’m not particularly a fan of dry food, and I find having plenty of dipping sauce options makes a meal significantly more exciting. Sometimes I lay out three spreads at a time just so I’ve got options and I can mix and match!
My new favourite has been this Thai Curry Mayonnaise! This tangy homemade dip is light and fresh and it’s perfect for dipping vegetables, chips, and crackers, and you can even spread it on sandwiches, burgers, or simply over protein! This versatile Thai Curry Mayo Dip will get ready in minutes in just one bowl and will transform your meals with a bit of heat and Thai goodness!
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What is Curry Mayonnaise?
Curry Mayonnaise is an aioli made with mayonnaise and Thai ingredients. An aioli is simply a word to describe an elevated mayonnaise recipe. We use mayonnaise as the base and add a variety of ingredients to spruce it up. Restaurants make a variety of aiolis to add to their sandwiches or for dipping on the side.
From my research, curry mayonnaise is actually a British recipe and is inspired by Indian flavours. Let me know if you want to see an Indian version of curry mayo and I’d be happy to deliver! However, in this case I wanted to create a Thai version as I’ve been really into experimenting with Thai cooking lately! Is Thailand a destination unseen for you too? If so, then be sure to use this dipping sauce as part of your Live to Cook one-month challenge! I describe in my free motivational guide Make Cooking Fun!! how using what you have can spark some creativity to make new things! If you’ve got this new mayo laying around in your fridge, you’ll want you use it in plenty of ways! Check out my serving suggestions later on to keep you busy in the kitchen! You can get started on your cooking journey by signing up to my newsletter!
This Thai Curry Mayo Dipping Sauce will totally elevate all of your favourite sandwiches and snacks for dipping! If you want to add a Thai twist to your meal, then this is the mayonnaise recipe for you! It’s made with only a few ingredients and all you’ll need to do is whip up everything together in a small bowl! It’s extremely versatile and bursting with deliciousness! Even if you don’t like plain mayonnaise very much, the Thai ingredients mask the “mayo-ness” of mayo that may be off-putting to some. I know firsthand that regular mayo lovers can appreciate this Thai Curry Mayonnaise!
Why Make a Homemade Curry Mayonnaise
Full control of the quality of ingredients and their quantities.
Fresher than packaged mayonnaise.
A versatile dip for many sandwiches & wraps, burgers, and snacks! I’ll list plenty of serving ideas later on in this post!
Dietary Considerations for Thai Curry Dip
This Homemade Thai Curry Mayo Dip is…
Vegetarian
Can be vegan-friendly (see notes below)
Gluten-free (if using a gluten-free soy sauce)
Low carb & Keto-friendly
Onion & garlic-free
Ingredients for Homemade Curry Mayo
We only need 5 simple ingredients for our Homemade Curry Mayonnaise recipe! For full ingredient quantities and instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card. You can also scale the recipe based on how much you Thai Curry Mayo you want to make, so you can either make a little bit for a single meal, or a big batch to use in multiple recipes! All individual ingredient quantities will automatically adjust so you don’t need to worry about ratios!
Mayonnaise: Can’t make our Homemade Curry Mayo without the star of the show! I recommend you use real mayonnaise and full fat for best creaminess and taste. However, if you are watching your waistline, then you can go for the lighter mayo options, but keep in mind it won’t be as thick or as tasty in my opinion. Furthermore, if you want to make this mayonnaise vegan, simply substitute with a vegan mayo.
Red curry paste: Use the Thai red curry paste to give this mayo a Thai flair.
Sambal Olek: This is a Thai red chilli paste. If you can’t find it, you can substitute with sriracha or chilli garlic sauce. I chose this because it doesn’t contain garlic and it’s not as spicy.
Soy sauce: Simple regular soy sauce will work just fine with our mayo.
Lime: Use the juice of one lime. Alternatively, you can use bottled lime juice if that’s what you have on hand! You can substitute with lemon as well. This adds some acidity to the dip and brings all the flavours together.
How to Make Curry Mayo
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well until combined.
Serving suggestions for Thai Curry Mayo
This Thai Curry Mayo recipe will make a fairly large batch! We always discourage food waste here, so my goal is to give you plenty of recipe inspiration so that your Thai Curry Dipping Sauce disappears in a flash!
Fries: You can dip Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer French Fries or even Air Fryer Waffle Fries in your curry mayo!
Sandwiches & Wraps: Try it in my Quick & Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich, McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin, or a Farmer’s Wrap.
Burgers: This would be awesome in my McSpicy Paneer Burger or just a Classic American Cheese Burger!
Other snacks: Try also dipping your Air Fryer Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket, Air Fryer Sausage Rolls, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, or even Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers!
Protein: This would be a great spread or dip for Italian-Herb Grilled Chicken Breast or Crispy Skin Blackened Salmon!
Potatoes: Switch up your Potato Salad or Creamy Mashed Potatoes by mixing this in!
Eggs: This can be nice to drizzle in an omelette or use this for Instant Pot Deviled Eggs!
Is Curry Mayo Spicy?
Made with Sambal Oelek, this Curry Mayo is not very spicy, as this mayo recipe is not intended to be spicy, but rather to give off excellent Thai flavours in whatever you’ll be dipping or spreading this with. Our Curry Mayo Dip has a touch of heat from the chilli paste, but we’re not adding too much. If you would like to have a spicier Thai Curry Dipping Sauce, you can add more Sambal Oelek and/or more red thai chilli paste. You could also substitute the Sambal Oelek for sriracha.
How to Store Thai Curry Mayonnaise
You can store your Thai Curry Mayonnaise in a mason jar or in an airtight container if you would like to spoon your mayo out. If you want to drizzle the mayonnaise, then store it in a squeeze bottle. Thai Curry Mayonnaise will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
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