Description
This creamy, sweet, and spicy Bang Bang Sauce is completely vegan and ready in just 5 minutes! Perfect for dipping cauliflower wings, drizzling over tofu, or adding flavor to any dish. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this restaurant-quality sauce delivers the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Just Mayo or Vegenaise)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (Thai Kitchen brand works perfectly)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste preference)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (adds brightness and tang)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for depth of flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for color and mild smokiness)
- Pinch of salt (to enhance all flavors)
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (for warming spice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for nutty depth)
Instructions
- Prepare workspace: Gather all ingredients and a medium mixing bowl.
- Add base: Add vegan mayonnaise to the bowl as your creamy foundation.
- Mix sauces: Whisk in sweet chili sauce and sriracha sauce for the signature sweet-spicy flavor.
- Add aromatics: Incorporate rice vinegar and garlic powder for brightness and depth.
- Season: Add paprika and a pinch of salt for color and flavor enhancement.
- Whisk well: Combine all ingredients until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust: Sample and modify spice level, sweetness, or tanginess to your preference.
- Rest: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld (optional but recommended).
Notes
Storage: Store in refrigerator for up to 7 days in an airtight container.
Consistency Tips: If too thick, thin with rice vinegar. If too thin, add more vegan mayo.
Heat Level: For mild: use 1/2 tbsp sriracha. For hot: increase to 2 tbsp sriracha.
Serving Suggestions: Perfect with cauliflower wings, spring rolls, tofu, roasted vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
Make Ahead: Flavors improve after sitting overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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