Taiwanese Sweet Mayonnaise
えっ、甘い！？練乳のように甘くて透明感のある、台湾独自のスイート・マヨ
Description
Unlike Japanese mayo's acidity and saltiness, this unique Taiwanese mayo is 'sweet and translucent' with plenty of sugar. Called 'Shala Jiang (Salad Sauce)' in Taiwan.
Classification: For Women,Mayonnaise,Sweet Condensed-Milk-style Mayo
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How to use
Ingredients
- Soybean oil
- Sugar(generous)
- Egg yolk
- Vinegar(minimal)
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [Chilled Bamboo Shoots (Liangban Zhusun)] Taiwan's summer tradition. Generously squeeze this Taiwanese mayo in a lattice pattern over boiled, chilled sweet bamboo shoots, eating like a fruit salad.
- [Shrimp Fritters (Fengli Xiaqiu)] Dumped over crispy fried shrimp and pineapple; a hugely popular Taiwanese tavern menu kids also love.
- [Sandwiches] Ordering toast or burgers at Taiwanese breakfast shops ensures this sweet mayo is spread on the bread. The 'sweet/salty' contrast with salty egg/meat is irresistible.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Egg yolk richness and intense sweet sugar scent
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mix Japanese mayo with condensed milk and sugar
Pairing
Chilled bamboo shoots, Shrimp mayo, Taiwanese sandwiches
Trivia
[For Women] A representative culture-shock ingredient; Japanese trying Taiwanese sandwiches or potato salad for the first time 100% exclaim 'The mayo is sweet!'. Lacking acidity and mellow like dessert, it's a crucial item forming Taiwan's unique 'Xian Tian (sweet/salty)' palate when paired with salty dishes.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Toss raw julienned cabbage or cucumber with this sweet mayo and Taiwanese 'peanut powder (Hua Sheng Fen)' to make a supreme sweet local salad!
Allergen
Egg, Soy (from oil)