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British Takeaway Style Garlic Mayo Recipe!

British Takeaway Style Garlic Mayo Recipe!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
June 6, 2026
Learn how to make an easy British takeaway style garlic mayo for kebabs, gyros, chips, wraps, and homemade takeout nights!
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Makes: 8 ( makes approx. 1 cup of garlic mayo which can serve 4 - 8).
Approximate cost $1.00
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 ( makes approx. 1 cup of garlic mayo which can serve 4 - 8).
Course: Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: British
Calories: 194

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise - regular or light will work
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp lemon juice - bottled or fresh
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Small condiment pots with lids optional

Method
 

  1. Add the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a bowl.
  2. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until fully combined.
  3. Taste and adjust with a little extra lemon juice, salt, pepper, or garlic if needed.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  6. Delicious served with homemade kebabs, gyros, Turkish flatbreads, chips, fries, burgers, wraps, grilled chicken, or salad bowls. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Minced garlic gives this sauce a fresher, more takeaway-style flavor than garlic powder alone.
  • Bottled lemon juice is completely fine for this recipe.
  • Light mayonnaise works well if you want a lighter garlic mayo.
  • The garlic flavor gets stronger as the sauce sits.
  • For the best flavor, chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
 

Storage

  • Always store garlic mayo in covered bowl or condiment pots inside an airtight container to help stop the garlic smell spreading through the fridge.
  • For best flavor and freshness, use within 3 to 4 days.
  • Keep chilled until serving.
  • Do not leave sitting out at room temperature for long periods.
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.