Eating in China
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Mayonnaise

美乃滋Měinǎizī

A thick emulsified condiment usually made with vegetable oil, egg and vinegar or lemon juice. It is creamy and tangy; some versions are sweetened.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Pale ivory to yellow, smooth and spoonable; unlike a clear oil-and-vinegar dressing.

In the kitchen

Spread in sandwiches, mixed into salads or used as a dip.

Egg-yolk and whole-egg versions differ. Sugar, mustard and other seasonings vary; egg-free alternatives must be identified separately. Check the label for allergens.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有美乃滋吗?

Does this dish contain Mayonnaise?

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