The Recipe · No.886 · Sushi-Bar Spicy Mayo

Sushi-Bar Spicy Mayo, and where to source it

A few drops of toasted sesame oil is the whole trick. Without it you have mayo plus hot sauce; with it you have the sushi-bar drizzle — that toasted note is what your tongue is actually chasing.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep3 min
Cooknone
Makesabout 1/2 cup
CuisineJapanese
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat Level Easy
A reasonable little indulgence.
Cook it with
No-cook
Suits
VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  eggs · sesame
Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Straight Answers
Can you freeze Sushi-Bar Spicy Mayo? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Sushi-Bar Spicy Mayo ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for several days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Sushi-Bar Spicy Mayo gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Sushi-Bar Spicy Mayo vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has egg and honey. Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 cup
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Mayonnaise
A Japanese-style (Kewpie) mayo is richer and eggier if you can find it; any real mayo works.
1/3 cuprecommended
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Hot sauce
Sriracha is classic — for the heat and the red color. Add to taste; this is your heat knob.
1–2 tbspto taste
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Toasted sesame oil
The secret. A few drops only — toasted, not plain. Fragrant, small-batch is best.
1/4 tsprecommended
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Lime juice
A squeeze to brighten. To taste.
1 tspto taste
Local / market
Honey
Recommended: a tiny bit to round the heat. Optional, to taste.
1/2 tspto taste
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. WhiskWhisk everything smooth. Start with less sriracha — you can always add heat.
  2. TasteDial the heat and lime. Use straight away, or bottle it and keep it a week.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Squeeze bottle · Small whisk

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