Unlocking Culinary Delights: 7 Unforgettable Recipes Using Kewpie Mayo - The Kitchen Chalkboard (2024)

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What is unique about Kewpie Mayo? ›

KEWPIE Mayonnaise is an "egg yolk type" mayonnaise, which contains egg yolk instead of whole egg. The secret of distinctively rich flavor is egg yolk.

Egg salad sandwiches are big in Japan. I recommend that you start with one of those. These sandwiches only have a few ingredients: hard boiled eggs, Japanese Kewpie mayo, Japanese milk bread, salt, pepper and sometimes chopped green onions. It's the texture that makes them unique.

Substitutes. Add sugar and rice vinegar in a pinch to make Kewpie mayo with regular mayo. It will not be the same as it lacks the rich egg yolk flavors, but this is the closest substitution. For 1 cup of American mayonnaise (I use Best Foods/Hellmann's Mayonnaise), add 2 Tbsp rice vinegar and 1 Tbsp sugar.

Kewpie is made with egg yolks so it's richer.

For starters, Kewpie mayonnaise — which is made with egg yolks and not whole eggs — has a richer, more velvety texture than regular store-bought mayo. It is not surprising, since they use a high proportion of yolks, which give it an egg-forward flavor.

Products referred to as "salad dressings" like Miracle Whip, or other specialty versions like the Japanese Kewpie brand, all say to store in the fridge after opening. Always follow package directions when it comes to food storage.

The egginess is certainly stronger because of the yolk content, but it isn't overpowering. There's no added sugar, so it doesn't have that cloying sweetness of a Miracle Whip." Its flavor is described as more "assertive" than common American brands.

Both brands are high in fat per serving, 10 grams in one tablespoon, each with 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Each has 100 calories per tablespoon. If you are concerned with sugar in your food, Kewpie is the better option, as the Japanese product contains no sugar.

When stored in this way, Kewpie mayo that has not yet been opened will last around one month past the date it is listed to be best by, and open Kewpie mayo will last up to two months after it is opened.

The flavor profile was absolutely bacon-ish, as well as the look. I made a brioche bread to celebrate it and paired with lettuce, tomatoes and Kewpie mayo. The result was fabulous. Obviously this sandwich can be done with any type of bacon you desire!

While not visible, it still adds a lot of flavor, which I proved after making two grilled cheese sandwiches – one with Kewpie and one without. The Kewpie-enhanced grilled cheese won, hands down.

Does Kewpie mayo go with steak? ›

In this recipe for Teriyaki Steak Bowls, I've combined teriyaki steak with sushi rice and my favourite asian-style veggies. Topped with sesame seeds and a little kewpie mayo, you will love this easy dinner!

Yum Yum Sauce

This smooth, creamy sauce has a slightly sweet taste and is often used as an accompaniment to dishes such as salads, grilled meats, tempura vegetables, or even just regular rice. In addition to adding flavor to salads and rice dishes, the sauce is an ideal substitute for Kewpie mayonnaise.

Japanese spicy mayo is "Kewpie" mixed with Sriracha. Kewpie and sriracha can be found at your local asian market... Not 'authentic', but I make it with mayo, chili oil, chili powder, crushed garlic, and honey. It's good on vegetables, too, especially cauliflower for some reason.

The difference is, kewpie is made with rice vinegar instead of white distilled vinegar. Yup, me too. I don't mind Hellmans, but Kewpie is just leagues better taste wise. I can use Hellmans on a sandwich and it's alright.

Kewpie Mayo keeps these scrambled eggs moist and fluffy. In a bowl, mix eggs, mayonnaise, salt and pepper for taste. In a frying pan, heat oil and cook egg/mayonnaise mixture. Stir until eggs are cooked.

Both brands are high in fat per serving, 10 grams in one tablespoon, each with 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Each has 100 calories per tablespoon. If you are concerned with sugar in your food, Kewpie is the better option, as the Japanese product contains no sugar.

Kewpie Mayo

Good thing this Japanese mayonnaise is also sensational on a french fry. Because it's made with egg yolks instead of whole eggs, it is creamier and richer than other brands of the egg-based condiment.

If you're not adding Kewpie Mayo to your fried rice, you're seriously missing out. MMM. This one edition makes such a big difference. And, of course, you have to finish it with a fried egg.