5 from 102 votes
Easy 3-ingredient Sambal Aioli (Sambal Mayo)
This Easy 3-ingredient Sambal Aioli blends mayonnaise, sambal (fermented chili paste), garlic, and vinegar into a spicy, tangy sauce. The mayonnaise provides creaminess and balance to the sambal's heat, while garlic adds pungency and white rice vinegar introduces acidity. Spring onions can be added as a garnish for freshness. The aioli works as a versatile condiment for grilled foods, eggs, or fries.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings:
1
person
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian, Malaysian, Singaporean
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon mayonnaise I like Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise as it's the most savory. Substitute: regular or homemade mayonnaise. See post above for how to make your own mayonnaise.
- 1 Tablespoon sambal belacan I use either sambal belacan tumis or raw sambal Oelek. An alternative is sambal oelek or sriracha, or sambal oelek
- ½ Tablespoon white rice vinegar Substitute: white wine vinegar, lime juice or lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic peel and mince. Can omit if using garlic mayo as a base. (See post above for how to make homemade garlic mayo.)
- salt Taste before adding as store bought sambal is usually salted, to taste, optional
- spring onion Optional garnish, slice finely
Instructions
- Mix the garlic, vinegar, sambal and mayo together. Taste to see if it needs a pinch of salt then top with spring onions, if using.
- See Notes for serving suggestions
- Store for up to 5 days in the fridge in an air-tight container. If using homemade mayonnaise, I recommend using the sambal mayonnaise sauce within 2-3 days.
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Notes
- Pair the sambal aioli with cut hard-boiled eggs, canned tuna, grilled corn, or chicken salad for added flavor.
- For sweet potato fries, cut into thick 1cm strips, toss with olive oil and salt, and roast at 425°F (218°C) turning halfway for even crispness.
- Store sambal aioli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; use within 2-3 days if made with homemade mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Potassium
101mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.