This quick and easy 4 ingredient Gochujang Mayo is a mildly spicy, tangy, and umami-rich condiment that's great on anything, and takes less than 5 minutes to make!
For another great way to use Gochujang, try my Gochujang dipping sauce!
Recipe Summary: Gochujang Mayo
- ✅ Recipe Name: Gochujang Mayo
- 🕒 Ready In: 5 minutes
- 👪 Serves: 8 (easy to scale)
- 🍽 Calories: 100 per serving
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Gochujang paste, mayonnaise, toasted sesame oil, garlic
- 📖 Dietary Info: Make-a-head friendly
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: At a quick 5 minutes to make this the perfect dip or spread for fries, veggies, or burgers.
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I make this tangy mayo when I'm craving a great dip or sandwich spread with literally zero effort. What I love most how fast it comes together, while still bringing a rich and zippy taste.
The Gochujang paste brings color and a deep, savory profile that really amps up sandwiches and veggie trays. Like my Thai peanut Satay sauce recipe, it's got a restaurant quality feel at home, and works with just about anything.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and Easy: Add everything to the bowl, whisk, and serve!
- Multi-purpose: Use it to add bold complexity to sheet pan cheeseburger sliders, as a sauce for sushi rice bowls. or serve it with an Ahi tuna poke bowl.
- Lasts in the fridge: Once prepared, the mayo lasts for up to 1 week in the fridge.
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Ingredients
- Mayonnaise. I love rich and creamy Japanese mayo for this recipe, but you can use any mayo you like.
- Garlic. Adds a sharp, spicy bite to the mayo. Be sure to use a garlic press to make sure it blends well into the finished mayo.
- Toasted Sesame Oil. Gives a rich, nutty flavor to the finished mayo, as well as a smoother consistency. I also love to use it to marinate my air fried salmon bites.
- Gochujang Paste. Sweet and spicy fermented soy bean chili paste brings savory, earthy flavor with a touch of sweetness. With a consistency like tomato paste, it gives the mayo a velvety smooth texture. Use the leftovers to make my Gochujang sauce recipe!
See the recipe card at the end for the full list of ingredients with the quantities.
Variations
- Try Miso. Add about ½ tablespoon miso paste coupled with Sriracha sauce for a flavor similar to Gochujang.
- Make it Spicy. Add a bit of Sriracha sauce, for a spicy kick.
- Swap the spice. For a different flavor profile, try Harissa paste. It works well on Harissa grilled chicken, too.
How to make Gochujang Mayonnaise
- Step 1: Add mayo, Gochujang paste, garlic and toasted sesame oil to a bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk until fully combined, and garlic and Gochujang paste are fully incorporated.
Expert Tips
- Taste and adjust. Play with the ratios of Gochujang to mayo, adding a little Gochujang at a time until you are happy with the flavor. If you are a big garlic head like me, you could add another clove, too.
- Use products you like by themselves. Go for a mayo, Gochujang paste, and toasted sesame oil brand you already enjoy for the best flavor.
For more easy sauces that come together super fast, try this homemade burger sauce and this lemon dill sauce, too.
Gochujang Mayo FAQs
In my personal opinion, Japanese mayo, such as Kewpie, gives the creamiest result. Some readers also like to use Hellman's, vegan mayo, or olive-oil based mayonnaise.
No. Sriracha has a sharper taste and vinegary bite, while Gochujang has a deeper, mildly sweet, and fermented flavor profile.
Sriracha is considered more spicy, with a more prominent spice and thinner consistency. Gochujang paste is thick, smoky, and mildly spicy.
Once combined, Gochujang mayo lasts in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Serving Suggestions
- French fries or sweet potato fries
- Chicken tenders, nuggets, and Asian fried chicken wings
- Burgers, sandwiches, and wraps
- Fish tacos and shrimp tacos- I love it on fried shrimp tacos!
- Salmon, shrimp, and crab cakes
- Sushi rolls, poke bowls, and rice bowls
- Roasted vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
- Fresh veggies as a dipping sauce
If you tried this Gochujang Mayo or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting today!
Gochujang Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil and Gochujang paste to a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk or stir until well combined.
- Taste for seasoning, and add a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon/Lime juice (if using mayo other than Kewpie) if desired.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Sharon says
This Gochujang mayo is my go-to when I want a great tangy dip for veggies, or a flavorful sandwich or burger spread without the fuss.