If you’ve ever found yourself with just a little ketchup left in the bottle, there’s a clever way to repurpose it into a delicious Marie Rose-style dressing. This simple recipe combines mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of your favorite spirit, creating a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce in just a few minutes, all while avoiding unnecessary dishwashing.
To whip up this Ketchup Bottle Marie Rose Sauce, you’ll need to start by leaving the remaining ketchup in the bottle. Make sure there’s enough space to add the other ingredients: 4 to 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of your chosen chili sauce like sriracha or Tabasco, depending on your taste preference. A small squeeze of lemon juice, along with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper, will round out the flavors.
Once all the ingredients are added, secure the bottle’s lid tightly and shake it vigorously until the contents are well combined and the sauce achieves a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste the dressing and make any necessary adjustments: add more chili sauce for extra heat, lemon juice for more acidity, or mayonnaise to mellow out the flavor and make it creamier.
This versatile dressing can be squeezed directly from the bottle onto your favorite dishes. It pairs especially well with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber in a classic prawn cocktail. Additionally, it can be drizzled over burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or even crispy avocado fries for a flavorful twist.
The recipe is perfect for those moments when you have only a small amount of ketchup left and want to transform it into something new instead of simply discarding it. With a little paprika sprinkled on top, this sauce not only adds color but also enhances the overall flavor, making it a delightful condiment to have on hand.