Maggi Sauce
A fermented soy-based sauce with an intense umami flavour, adopted as an iconic Mexican condiment. Essential in micheladas, broths, and soups, and used to season grilled meats and stews. Added to guacamole, street corn, and prawn cocktails to deepen the overall flavour. A culinary staple in Mexican kitchens for over a century.
Estimated retail price
~£2.49 / 200ml
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Maggi Sauce, part of the sauces and condiments section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 5 recipes in our collection, including Red Aguachile, Michelada and Blistered Peppers. 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 Maggi Sauce
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 Maggi Sauce?
Maggi Sauce is used in 5 recipes in our collection, such as Red Aguachile and Michelada. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Maggi Sauce in the UK?
You can buy Maggi Sauce online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Maggi Sauce 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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