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Mayonnaise
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Mayonnaise

A creamy oil and egg emulsion widely used in Mexican cooking. The key ingredient in potato salad, elote en vaso (street corn cups), and cemita sandwiches. Hellmann's is the favourite brand in Mexico, though Kewpie mayonnaise also features in fusion dishes. Adds richness and creaminess to both cold and hot preparations.

Estimated retail price

~£1.79 / 400ml

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Mayonnaise, part of the sauces and condiments section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad), Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos and Prepared Corn on the Cob. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Mayonnaise

Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)Street Food

Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

Ensenada-Style Fish TacosTacos

Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos

Prepared Corn on the CobStreet Food

Prepared Corn on the Cob

Zarandeado Grilled FishSeafood

Zarandeado Grilled Fish

Pescado a la Talla (Charcoal-Grilled Butterflied Fish)Seafood

Pescado a la Talla (Charcoal-Grilled Butterflied Fish)

Camarones Roca (Rock Prawns with Sweet & Tangy Sauce)Seafood

Camarones Roca (Rock Prawns with Sweet & Tangy Sauce)

Grilled Corn on the CobStreet Food

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Banderilla (Battered Sausage on a Stick)Street Food

Banderilla (Battered Sausage on a Stick)

Esquites with Bone MarrowStreet Food

Esquites with Bone Marrow

Mexican Street Corn with Mayo and Chilli (Elote)Street Food

Mexican Street Corn with Mayo and Chilli (Elote)

Chipotle Ranch DressingSauces

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Chipotle Chicken WrapTacos

Chipotle Chicken Wrap

Mexican Street Corn SaladStreet Food

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Sonoran Hot Dog (Dogos)Street Food

Sonoran Hot Dog (Dogos)

Burrito Percherón (Giant Hermosillo Burrito)Street Food

Burrito Percherón (Giant Hermosillo Burrito)

Crazy Fries (Papas Locas)Street Food

Crazy Fries (Papas Locas)

Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled SeafoodStreet Food

Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled Seafood

Trolelote - Corn Cup with Crushed TakisStreet Food

Trolelote - Corn Cup with Crushed Takis

Seared Tuna TostadasSeafood

Seared Tuna Tostadas

Corn Cups with Chamoy (Esquites)Street Food

Corn Cups with Chamoy (Esquites)

Storage and substitutes

How to store it

Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Mayonnaise?

Mayonnaise is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) and Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Mayonnaise in the UK?

You can buy Mayonnaise online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

How should Mayonnaise be stored?

Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).

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