But there is one store-bought mayo that nearly every professional chef and in-the-know food lover keeps in their chill chest: Kewpie. This Japanese brand has long been the secret weapon of the ...

Kewpie mayonnaise is a Japanese mayonnaise that is richer and more savory than American mayonnaise. I use it in place of American mayonnaise in lots of recipes, but find it works especially well here.

About his interpretation of the American Chinese favorite, Pang says, "Our secret ingredients are Kewpie, the much-loved Japanese mayonnaise, as well as condensed milk, which adds a distinct ...