Classic American Versatile Sauce
Elevate your favorite meals with this creamy, tangy American sauce. A perfect balance of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and subtle spices.
This versatile sauce is a staple for a reason, acting as the perfect companion to everything from crispy fried chicken to juicy burgers. With a base of rich mayonnaise brightened by the acidity of ketchup, mustard, and a hint of vinegar, it offers a balanced flavor profile that elevates casual meals. A touch of Sriracha and savory spices like onion and garlic powder rounds out the blend, making it an essential condiment to keep in your refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 120 g mayonnaise
- 30 g ketchup
- 15 g mustard
- 8 g Sriracha sauce
- 5 g white vinegar
- 4 g sugar
- 1 g onion powder
- 1 g garlic powder
- 0.5 g chili powder
- 0.5 g black pepper
- 0.5 g salt
Instructions
- 1Add mayonnaise
Place a glass bowl on a digital scale and add 120g of mayonnaise to begin the base of the sauce.
Tip: Use a high-quality mayonnaise for a creamier final result. - 2Add ketchup
Add 30g of ketchup into the bowl on top of the mayonnaise.
Tip: You can adjust the ratio of ketchup if you prefer a sweeter or tangier sauce. - 3Add mustard
Squeeze 15g of yellow mustard into the mixture.
Tip: Yellow mustard adds the perfect sharp tang to balance the rich mayonnaise. - 4Add Sriracha
Incorporate 8g of Sriracha sauce to add a hint of spice to the sauce.
Tip: Add more Sriracha if you prefer a spicier kick. - 5Add white vinegar
Pour 5g of white vinegar into the bowl to enhance the flavor profile.
Tip: The acidity of the vinegar helps cut through the richness of the mayonnaise. - 6Add sugar
Sprinkle 4g of sugar into the bowl to balance the flavors.
Tip: Stir well after adding to ensure the sugar dissolves completely. - 7Add onion powder
Add 1g of onion powder to the bowl containing the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Sriracha, vinegar, and sugar mixture.
Tip: Ensure you measure the onion powder accurately for a balanced flavor. - 8Add garlic powder
Next, add 1g of garlic powder into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Tip: Mixing in the powders gradually ensures they incorporate evenly into the mayonnaise base. - 9Season with spices
Add 0.5g of chili powder, 0.5g of black pepper, and 0.5g of salt to the bowl to complete the seasoning.
Tip: These spices add a subtle heat and depth to the sauce; adjust to your preference. - 10Mix until smooth
Using a spoon, mix all the ingredients in the glass bowl thoroughly until the sauce is fully combined, creamy, and smooth.
Tip: Mix gently to ensure all spices are well-incorporated without over-whipping the mayonnaise.
