So it turns out there are a LOT of Australians regularly making mayonnaise from condensed milk. Yes, condensed milk. Of the sweet kind. The stuff you use to make caramel. This might be the weirdest (and coolest) hack we’ve heard all year. And apparently it’s “the only mayo to have”… Condensed milk mayo: a new recipe discovery We posted a Facebook question, asking Aussies about their favourite dishes. One of the commenters said that they love having prawns “with homemade mayo from condensed milk”. We thought it was a one-off… and then we spotted the conversation it sparked. Apparently, it’s been a thing for a while. One person described the recipe as “an oldie” (they’re always the best kind), adding that “each family had its secret ingredient or method” of making it. Another said that it’s “the only mayo we had as kids” and they’ve now passed the recipe down to their children. How to make mayonnaise from sweetened condensed milk After a bit of digging, we discovered a real recipe for condensed milk mayo on our sister website, Australia’s Best Recipes. The creator ‘rick-ash’ simply mixes 410g condensed milk with 1 tsp mustard and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. He says it’s “great on home-made potato salad”. How to use condensed milk mayo So, what else are Aussies doing with this sauce other than adding it to potatoes? One Facebook user said they “love it with lettuce on fresh bread”, while another said it’s a must “with fish and chips” or in a chicken roll. One proudly claimed: “My pop turns that mayo into the best seafood sauce!” BRB guys, we’re off to grab the nearest can of condensed milk we can find. Other Aussie food articles We made Sizzler cheese toast in an air fryer and OMG The discontinued biscuits Australians really want back Vegemite: are you a skimmer or a spreader?
