5 min Japanese Mayonnaise Recipe (Kewpie Style Mayo) (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise? ›

KEWPIE MAYONNAISE JAPANESE STYLE is made purely from egg yolks. It is also 100% Halal and comes in a convenient squeeze-bottle. Main ingredients: Soybean oil, egg yolk, vinegar and seasonings.

The main ingredients of KEWPIE Mayonnaise are oil, egg, and vinegar. 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.

In short, you can use Kewpie mayo anywhere you'd use regular mayonnaise, to spread on sandwiches, to bind egg salad, chicken salad and potato salad, to make a filling for deviled eggs, as a base for creamy dips or for glossy marinades or dressings, particularly one destined for Caesar Salad.

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.

What makes Japanese mayo different? While American mayonnaise uses whole eggs, Kewpie mayo incorporates yolks and yolks alone for a yellow color, an almost custardy texture, and distinctly rich and fatty mouthfeel.

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 is made with egg yolks so it's richer.

It is not surprising, since they use a high proportion of yolks, which give it an egg-forward flavor. Most home recipes for mayonnaise also begin with just yolks, so this makes Kewpie feels a bit more special.

Even if it is stored correctly, you should always keep an eye on your Kewpie mayo to see if it shows signs of spoilage. This will prevent you from accidentally consuming harmful pathogens like bacteria or mold. Use your eyes and nose to check for evidence that the mayonnaise has expired.

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.

Is Kewpie good on eggs? ›

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.

KEWPIE Mayonnaise contains no chemical preservative

The reason behind our mayonnaise's long shelf life is the natural preservative action of vinegar and salt. We don't use chemical preservatives in our mayonnaise because we don't need to.

If you see a noticeable change in texture, such as wateriness or clumps, or if the mayonnaise smells sour, then you should consider it to be expired and dispose of it rather than eat it. If you need your Kewpie mayonnaise to last longer than it is able to in the refrigerator, one option is to freeze it.

To make a shortcut Kewpie mayonnaise substitute, combine 1 cup mayonnaise with two tablespoons of rice vinegar and one tablespoon of granulated sugar, either using a whisk or a blender.

It's slightly more sweet and less acidic than American mayo because it contains rice or cider vinegar rather than distilled white vinegar. Japanese mayo is also a bit richer due to the incorporation of egg yolks, unlike American mayo which uses whole eggs.

Contains allergens: soya, eggs, gluten (barley), mustard. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 1 month.

To make a shortcut Kewpie mayonnaise substitute, combine 1 cup mayonnaise with two tablespoons of rice vinegar and one tablespoon of granulated sugar, either using a whisk or a blender.

Kewpie is a Japanese brand of mayonnaise (unfortunately not vegan) that is used in all sorts of dishes and is renowned for its super creamy texture and savoury flavour.