I know mayonnaise isn't the best thing for you in LARGE quantities. I know that sometimes you might feel like lathering it all over your glorious body. But in small batches, like a tablespoon or so, it can add so much flavor to so many dishes. I trying to eat more the "Mediterranean" way so, therefore, I buy mayo made with olive oil. I know, Julia is turning in her grave. Here are 8 ways to add some umph to those sandwiches and other food dishes. Courtesy of Bon Appetit magazine (they suggest using Hellman's Real Mayo):
Mix with Mayo:
Sriracha is a hot sauce from Thailand. So be careful in the amount you use. Try it on pulled pork, roast turkey, grilled chicken...
Anchovy paste...don't run, don't run! It's the kind in the tube. It adds a great umami flavor to a tuna sandwich. (Umami-a savory taste, is one of the five basic tastes, together with sweet, sour, bitter, salty.) Trust me. It's subtle.
Sambal...a spicy Southeast Asian chili sauce, and serve on a roast beef sandwich with plenty of chopped fresh herbs, like mint or basil.
Lemon zest and lemon juice...to brighten chicken salad and steak sandwiches.
Malt vinegar...Go British and spread it on fried fish or chicken cutlet sandwiches.
Sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil...serve on roast pork or grilled fish sandwiches.
Fresh herbs...like parsley, tarragon, chives for an easy green aoili, which would be great on an egg sandwich.
And MY recipe: Add to mayo, lemon juice, tabasco, dill (fresh or dried) and capers for a great topping for salmon.
