Transforming the last remnants of ketchup in your bottle into a delightful sauce has never been easier, thanks to a simple Marie Rose-style dressing. This concoction merges mayonnaise, chilli sauce, lemon juice, and a dash of your favorite spirit to create a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce in just a few minutes. The best part? You can whip it up without dirtying an additional bowl.
To prepare this Ketchup Bottle Marie Rose Sauce, allocate around five minutes. The recipe yields approximately five to six tablespoons and involves a few straightforward ingredients. You will need four to five tablespoons of mayonnaise, one teaspoon of a spirit of your choice such as sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, and one to three tablespoons of sriracha, Tabasco, or any other preferred chilli sauce. A small squeeze of lemon juice, flaky sea salt to taste, and freshly ground black pepper are also required. Ensure you have a nearly empty ketchup bottle with about one to two tablespoons of ketchup remaining. Optionally, paprika can be used for finishing.
Begin by leaving the ketchup in the bottle, ensuring there is ample space for the other ingredients. Add mayonnaise, your chosen spirit, chilli sauce, and lemon juice directly into the bottle. Season with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. After securing the lid tightly, shake the bottle vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your liking, adding more chilli sauce for heat, lemon juice for acidity, or mayonnaise to make it milder and creamier.
This versatile sauce can be squeezed directly from the bottle onto various dishes. It pairs particularly well with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber in a classic-style prawn cocktail. Additionally, it can be drizzled over burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries. This recipe proves particularly useful when you have a small amount of ketchup left and wish to repurpose it rather than discard it.