This Vegan Mayo sauce is an oil-free, healthy, and simple recipe. Vegan mayo has a creamy, fluffy, and dense texture. Protein (2 grams) and fats (6 grams) are present in this sauce. Usually, traditional mayonnaise is made with eggs and oil. But it is made without using eggs and replicates the same creamy texture and tangy flavor. This healthy sauce has many flavors such as sweet, creamy, and sour. It perfectly matches with any main dishes, appetizers, or snacks.
EQUIPMENT:
- Food blender
- Container (to store the sauce)
INGREDIENTS:
For Spicy Cashew Mayo:
- Raw cashews 1 cup
- Apple cider vinegar 1tbsp
- Lemon juice 2tbsp
- Water 1/3 cup
- Water 2 tbsps
- Garlic powder 1tsp
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Cayenne 1/2-1tsp
- Yellow mustard 1tsp. It’s optional.
For Spicy Pepita Mayo:
- Raw pumpkin seeds 1 cup
- Water 2tbsp. Used to whisk all ingredients
- Apple cider vinegar 1tbsp
- Lemon juice 2tbsp
- Water 1/3 cup. Used to make a sauce consistency.
- Garlic powder 1tsp
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Cayenne 1/2-1tsp. Red chili pepper flakes and chopped jalapenos can be added in place of this.
- Yellow mustard 1tsp. It’s optional.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preparation of Spicy Cashew Mayo:
- Add all ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, cashews, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, 1/3 cup water, and yellow mustard into a blender.
- Next, blend all ingredients at high speed so all ingredients mix well and form a smooth consistency.
- When the consistency is smooth, add the remaining water to the blender.
- Now, again blend it for 4-5 minutes.
- The vegan spicy cashew mayo is ready.
- Transfer the sauce into a container and store it in the fridge.
- Serve it with any starter, or appetizer. Enjoy it.
Preparation of Spicy Pepita Mayo:
- Add all sauce ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, 1/3 cup water, and yellow mustard to this blender.
- After that, combine all items at high speed until a creamy texture forms.
- When the consistency is creamy, add the remaining water to the blender.
- Now, for 3-4 minutes blend it again. Let it cool down in the refrigerator.
- Serve it with fries, pizzas, sticks, or burgers.
- Enjoy it with your family and friends.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
You can pair vegan mayo with many dishes which are mentioned below.
POTATOES:
- This sauce combines well with any dish made of potatoes. You can enjoy it with dunk potato wedges, sweet potato fries, baked potatoes, or potato salad.
USED AS A SPREAD:
- Spread the vegan mayo layer into burgers, sandwiches, toasts, or wraps.
USED AS A DIP:
- You can accompany it with roasted or grilled vegetables as a dip. You can also use it with crackers, tortilla chips, pizza crust, or baked plantains.
SNACKS:
- Use it with lentil nuggets, tofu sticks, vegan sushi, chickpea salad sandwiches, or spring rolls.
ALTERNATIVES:
You can change the recipe by adding the different ingredients. It will give different flavors and tastes.
UMAMI FLAVOR:
- To get the umami flavor, use soy or tamari sauce. These ingredients are used to make a gluten-free sauce.
SWEET FLAVOR:
- Use maple syrup with pineapple juice. It gives a tangy and sweet taste.
CITRUS FLAVOR:
- To add a citrus flavor, mix fresh lemon juice into the sauce mixture.
SMOKY VEGAN MAYO:
- To give a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika.
SPICY VEGAN MAYO:
- You can use red chili flakes, cayenne pepper, and sriracha.
TIPS:
- Add half a cup of silken tofu to give a creamier texture.
- Garlic powder can be substituted with roasted garlic. It will give more garlic flavor to the dip.
- Blend all the ingredients at high speed to ensure that the cashews and pumpkin seeds mix well.
NOTES:
- Instead of raw cashews, you can dip cashews in water and keep them in the fridge for a night. It will soften the cashews.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- Store the mayo dip in a closed jar and refrigerate it for 4 to 5 days.
Freeze:
- For a long duration, you can freeze it for 2-3 months. Pack the mayo dip in an airtight container and freeze it.
FAQs:
Can we use Cannellini beans instead of cashews?
- Yes, you can add beans instead of cashews. However, keep in mind that beans also have a high water content. So we add estimated water to make vegan mayo.
How does traditional mayo change from vegan mayo?
- In traditional mayo, eggs, and oil are used, while vegan mayo is made without oil and eggs. Both mayo are slightly different in taste, consistency, and flavor.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Serving Size 1
Total Calories 74 kcal
Carbohydrates 4 g
Protein 2 g
Total Fat 6 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Iron 1 mg
