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Creamy tram sauce recipe made with rich Kewpie mayonnaise and palm sugar in a small dipping bowl.

Easy Tram Sauce Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Turn plain fries and sandwiches into a viral sensation with this easy tram sauce recipe. It perfectly balances creamy, tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors for the ultimate dipping experience.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Condiment, Dip, Sauce
Cuisine Asian Fusion, Vietnamese-inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Build the Tangy Base

  • In a medium bowl, stir the tamarind paste with the lime juice until the mixture loosens and turns completely smooth. You want it glossy and even, with a bright, tart aroma.
  • Add the mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, and soy sauce, then whisk gently rather than aggressively. Keep going just until the sauce looks creamy, unified, and slightly shiny to preserve the silky emulsion.

Balance the Flavor

  • Stir in the brown sugar, or use palm sugar or maple syrup for an upgraded version, until the sweetness fully melts into the sauce and no gritty bits are left behind.
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water a little at a time, mixing after each addition, until the sauce is pourable but still creamy enough to cling to fries.
  • Taste the sauce and fine-tune it to your liking. Add a touch more lime for sparkle, more sweetness to round out the sharpness, or a bit more chili garlic sauce for extra heat.

Chill and Finish

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This short rest deepens the umami, softens harsh edges, and thickens the mayo base for a luscious texture.

Notes

Ingredient Tip: Use pure tamarind paste when possible, as it gives a fresher, more balanced tang compared to concentrate. If you must use concentrate, start with half the amount.
Mixing Technique: Whisk gently to keep the mayonnaise emulsion smooth and stable. Over-whisking can break the sauce and leave it thin or greasy.
Storage Warning: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Do not freeze, as thawing will cause the mayonnaise base to separate and curdle.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mg
Keyword loaded fries sauce, spicy mayo, tamarind dip, tram sauce recipe
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