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Soy Sauce Koji Mayo Dip|Vegan Japanese Seasoning

Updated: Sep 4, 2025 · Published: Mar 16, 2024 by Vegin Vegan Vegun! · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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Creamy, umami-packed, and ready in just 1 minute—this Soy Sauce Koji Mayo Dip is a quick vegan delight, ideal as a vegan mayonnaise sauce or plant-based dip for sushi, fries, and vegetable sticks

Umami-rich vegan soy sauce koji mayonnaise dip for sushi, fries, and veggie sticks, perfect as a vegan mayo or plant-based dip

This versatile dip combines the deep, naturally fermented umami of Soy Sauce Koji with creamy Vegan Mayonnaise. It works beautifully as a vegan mayo condiment, a plant-based dipping sauce, or a spread on sandwiches.

Pair it with Vegan Sushi Rolls, fresh vegetable sticks, French fries, or enjoy it as a quick umami boost for any vegan sauce or mayo dip need.

If you’re looking for a quick way to boost flavor in your plant-based meals, this dip will be your new go-to. 🥢

Jump to:
  • 🥄 Ingredients
  • 🌸 What is Soy Sauce Koji?
  • 🗻 Health Benefits of Soy Sauce Koji
  • 🍣 How to Make Soy Sauce Koji
  • 🥣 Easy Recipe
  • 🧑🏼‍🍳 More Recipes with Soy Sauce Koji
  • 🌿 Must-Have Vegan Seasonings
  • 📖 Recipe Card

🥄 Ingredients

You only need two simple, homemade ingredients:

  • Soy sauce koji – full of natural umami, much like dashi soy sauce. It’s an essential Japanese seasoning for vegan dishes, adding depth and savoriness without animal products. Other seasonings made from fresh rice koji, such as Shio Koji and Onion Koji Consommé, are equally versatile, each with its own unique character.
  • Vegan mayonnaise – creamy and egg-free. If you’re not vegan, regular mayonnaise works too.

🌸 What is Soy Sauce Koji?

Soy sauce koji is made by fermenting soy sauce with fresh rice koji. During the aging process, the sharp saltiness softens, leaving behind sweetness and deep umami. Its mellow, egg-yolk-like richness makes it a wonderful vegan seasoning.

🗻 Health Benefits of Soy Sauce Koji

Beyond flavor, soy sauce koji offers health perks. It’s lower in salt than regular soy sauce, yet packs more depth thanks to umami. As a fermented food, it may also support digestion, improve skin health, and promote a balanced gut.

🍣 How to Make Soy Sauce Koji

Making soy sauce koji at home is simple: combine soy sauce and fresh rice koji in a clean jar, then let it ferment at room temperature—about 1 week in summer or 2 weeks in winter. The result is a versatile seasoning you’ll want to add to soups, marinades, and sauces.

👉 Get the full recipe here: Homemade Soy Sauce Koji

🥣 Easy Recipe

Simply mix them in a 1:3 ratio (Soy Sauce Koji : Vegan Mayo). That’s it!

Adjust to taste: add more koji for stronger umami, or more mayo for a milder, creamier flavor.

This dip keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days, making it perfect for meal prep or parties.

Japanese-style vegan soy sauce koji mayo dip in a small bowl

If you like this recipe or have already made it, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the COMMENTS 🐒. Also feel free to ask any questions or leave any requests!

🧑🏼‍🍳 More Recipes with Soy Sauce Koji

Try these other recipes using soy sauce koji:

  • Red lentil Napolitan stir fry with vegetables, a Japanese-inspired vegan side dish flavored with ketchup
    Red Lentil Napolitan Stir Fry|A Simple Japanese-Inspired Vegan Side Dish
  • Broccoli & Beansprout Wafu Salad
    Broccoli & Bean Sprouts Wafu Salad
  • Japanese style bibimbap sauce without gochujang
    Japanese-Style Soy Sauce Based Bibimbap Sauce
  • fresh spring vegetables vegan bibimbap with japanese style bibimbap sauce
    Fresh Spring Vegetables Bibimbap with Japanese-Style Sauce

🌿 Must-Have Vegan Seasonings

Discover more Japanese vegan seasonings made with fresh rice koji:

  • Glass jar of homemade Soy Sauce Koji, made with fresh rice koji and soy sauce, enhancing plant-based dishes with natural umami.
    Soy Sauce Koji|Vegan Japanese Umami Seasoning
  • Vegan Consomme Onion Koji in a jar, plant-based seasoning for soups, Japanese curry and pasta
    Consomme Onion Koji|Vegan Japanese Umami Seasoning
  • Homemade Shio Koji in a glass jar – a naturally fermented Japanese seasoning full of umami for vegan cooking
    Shio Koji|Vegan Japanese Umami Seasoning

📖 Recipe Card

Soy Sauce Koji mayo dip

Soy Sauce Koji Mayo Dip

by Vegin Vegan Vegun!
Check out this quick and umami-rich vegan Soy Sauce Koji Mayo Dip. Using our homemade Soy Sauce Koji and creamy vegan mayonnaise, it’s perfect for sushi, fries, vegetable sticks, or as a versatile plant-based condiment.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total 2 minutes mins
Course Dipping sauce
Cuisine Japanese

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce koji
  • 3 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce koji with 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise.
    1 tablespoon soy sauce koji
    3 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve immediately with sushi, fries, vegetable sticks, or as a plant-based spread.
Keyword Koji, mayonnaise, plant-based dip, Soy sacue koji, soy sauce mayonnaise, umami sauce, vegan condiment, vegan mayo

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  1. Park says

    March 19, 2024 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    I tried it with chips and it was so good!

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