Transform the last remnants of ketchup in your bottle into a creamy, tangy Marie Rose-style dressing with a quick and easy recipe. By combining mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of your favorite spirit, you can create a flavorful sauce in just minutes, all without needing to dirty another dish.
This inventive use of leftover ketchup yields about 5 to 6 tablespoons of sauce with a preparation time of merely five minutes. The ingredients include 4 to 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, 1 to 3 tablespoons of sriracha, Tabasco, or another chili sauce to suit your taste, a small squeeze of lemon juice, and seasoning with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Additionally, you’ll need one nearly empty ketchup bottle containing about 1 to 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and paprika for finishing if desired.
To prepare, leave the ketchup in the bottle and ensure there’s room for the other ingredients. Add mayonnaise, your chosen spirit, chili sauce, and lemon juice directly into the ketchup bottle. Season with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Close the lid securely and shake the bottle vigorously until the concoction is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more chili sauce for heat, lemon juice for acidity, or mayonnaise for a milder flavor.
The dressing can be squeezed directly from the bottle onto various dishes. Consider sprinkling a little paprika on top for extra color and flavor. This sauce is particularly well-suited for prawn cocktails with avocado, lettuce, and cucumber. It’s also a delightful addition to burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries.
This recipe is especially handy when you have just a small amount of ketchup left and prefer to transform it into something new rather than discard it. With minimal effort, you can create a versatile sauce that enhances a wide range of meals.