Homemade Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie Mayo)

Name: Homemade Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie Mayo)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks; 1 tsp Dijon mustard ((see Notes below for substitute) ); 1 cup neutral oil; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((use half for Morton or table salt)); 2 tsp sugar; ¼ tsp dashi powder ((optional)); 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned) ((use half if you substitute distilled white vinegar or white wine vinegar)); 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:5min

Make authentic Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo) at home with egg yolks, rice vinegar, and neutral oil. Rich, creamy, and foolproof using a food processor or immersion blender.

Updated at: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:58:56 GMT