This undetectably vegan Spicy Miso Mayonnaise is easy to make, bursting with umami flavour, and irresistibly creamy.
It all starts with some cashews, which are blended until thick, creamy and luxuriously smooth. I mentioned that I'd been experimenting with soaked cashews, which I love for making delicious sweet treats, as well as savoury sauces like this mayonnaise!
I add a dollop of miso for a hit of umami flavour, along with some vinegar for that characteristically mayo-like tang, as well as a good dash of chilli powder for a spicy kick!
You can use Japanese seven-spice powder (known as shichimi) instead of chilli powder if you wish - it's a blend of chilli, orange peel, black and white sesame seeds, seaweed, ginger and Japanese pepper. You can find it in Asian supermarkets or online.
I'm SO pleased with this sauce: it's a super delicious, infinitely healthier and unnoticeably cashew-based alternative to traditional mayo! It also happens to be oil-free, which is an added bonus.
This mayonnaise is great as a dip for:
- regular potato fries
- sweet potato fries (see recipe below - I used a mixture of regular orange sweet potatoes, white-fleshed sweet potatoes and purple sweet potatoes)
- any other vegetable fries
It can also be:
- slathered on greens
- tucked inside sandwiches
- spread on burgers
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Helpful tools to make this Vegan Spicy Miso Mayonnaise:
For the sweet potato fries:
rectangular baking tray
baking paper
For the mayonnaise:
food processor
blender
hand-held stick blender
Vegan Spicy Miso Mayonnaise (GF)
Ingredients
For the sweet potato fries:
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes (I used a mixture of regular orange sweet potatoes, white-fleshed sweet potatoes and purple sweet potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or sub olive, rapeseed or vegetable oil)
- Salt, to taste
For the mayonnaise:
- 100 g (⅔ cup) raw cashew nuts, soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes
- 1 heaped teaspoon miso (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- Cayenne chilli powder, taste (or Japanese seven-spice powder)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
For the sweet potato fries:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Peel sweet potato if you wish or keep skin on
- Slice into thin matchsticks and lay out on a baking tray lined with baking paper
- Drizzle with oil, add a pinch of salt and mix well
- Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, mixing around a few times, until crispy and golden
For the mayonnaise:
- Drain cashews and add to a blender or food processor (or hand-held blender) along with all other ingredients
- Whizz until completely smooth, adding a tiny amount of water each time until the desired consistency is achieved
- Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly
- Mayonnaise keeps covered in the fridge for up to a week
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Ellie
So creamy and love the unusual flavour combination!
Rhian Williams
Thank you!