Mayonnaise with fries possible?

[smcabee]

Unless it says Dukes on the label, its just not Mayo.

 

[Jennasis]

ahh the ol' "my-Mayo-can-beat-up-your-mayo" debate LOL...I'll weigh in.

Everything but Helmann's is an abomination.

 

[Dingdingding]

Thank you all! Good to know that I don't have to miss out on mayonnaise!

Hellman's is the closest I know to store bought mayo in the Benelux countries and France. I've never tried Kraft's mayo but a friend tells me that Kraft makes a version called Homestyle that could rival Hellman's. Told her I wasn't sure if I should believe her since she used to use MiracleWhip.

We actually have Hellmans in the Netherlands since a year or so! Haven't had it yet though!

 

[NYCgrrl]

ahh the ol' "my-Mayo-can-beat-up-your-mayo" debate LOL...I'll weigh in.

Everything but Helmann's is an abomination.

...MiracleWhip is also a fine car lubricant and can be found in the aisles of Pep Boys; multitasking anyone?..

 

[kaytieeldr]

ahh the ol' "my-Mayo-can-beat-up-your-mayo" debate LOL...I'll weigh in.

Everything but Helmann's is an abomination.

Epicurious rate Blue Plate highest, with Hellman's a close second https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/best-mayonnaise-grocery-store-article
Southern Living also ranks it in second place, but has Duke's winning (with Blue Plate third.) https://www.southernliving.com/best-mayonnaise-taste-test
Serious Eats ranks Kraft first, Duke's and Trader Joe tied for second, Hellman's third. https://www.southernliving.com/best-mayonnaise-taste-test
Chatelaine (appears to be Canadian) only tested three plus Miracle Whip, but has Hellman's at number one https://www.chatelaine.com/food/trends/best-mayonnaise-taste-test/

 

[Sara_H]

I also eat my fries with mayo and sometimes both ketchup and mayo and I'm from the US. I've never had an issue finding mayo on Disney property.

 

[chiisai]

I absolutely love mayo on fries. Someone introduced me to it in my twenties and it. is. delicious.

 

[firefly_ris]

Maybe a bit strange question but in the Netherlands where I live it is custom to eat fries with mayonaise instead of ketchup. I don't really like ketchup. I've heard that a lot of restaurants use mayonaise in other forms, such on a sandwich or as part of a sauce. Is it possible at most restaurants to get mayonaise with my fries? I don't mind paying extra but I'm just hoping that it is possible at all, or should I take my own mayonaise with me to the parks? Could I ask my server for this?

Im sure you can ask for it. As an aside, I have only been to the Netherlands once, in 2001, but I would say - be aware that American mayo is not quite like what I was served with frites in the Netherlands (spoiler alert - it was way better in your country).

 

[cmwade77]

If you want mayonnaise packets that are closer to the European variety I'm pretty sure you'll find it at the UK Pavilion's Yorkshire County Fish Shop.

Is there a difference between US and European mayonnaise? I know Japanese mayonnaise is different, just not sure about Europe though.

 

[cmwade77]

Hellman's is the closest I know to store bought mayo in the Benelux countries and France. I've never tried Kraft's mayo but a friend tells me that Kraft makes a version called Homestyle that could rival Hellman's. Told her I wasn't sure if I should believe her since she used to use MiracleWhip.

FYI, Best Foods and Hellman's are quite literally the same, it used to be strictly an East Coast vs West Coast thing, but lately both have been showing up on both coasts and are exactly identical aside from packaging.

 

[cmwade77]

I'd be less concerned about mayonnaise than the fries themselves. Let us know if any WDW fries even begin to approach the ones served in the Netherlands (Belgium, too).

We would need to know more about what kind of fries you get in the Netherlands, are they:

• Super skinny fries
• Thick cut steak fries
• Crinkle cut fries
• McDonald's Style fries
• Skin off
• Skin on
• Etc.

Do they have:

• Salt
• Garlic
• Other seasoning

 

[cmwade77]

Im sure you can ask for it. As an aside, I have only been to the Netherlands once, in 2001, but I would say - be aware that American mayo is not quite like what I was served with frites in the Netherlands (spoiler alert - it was way better in your country).

Would some of what we call Aioli be closer?

Also, I would suggest trying some of the Aiolis that come with fries here before asking for Mayonnaise, most Aiolis are Mayonnaise based after all.

 

[firefly_ris]

Is there a difference between US and European mayonnaise? I know Japanese mayonnaise is different, just not sure about Europe though.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritessaus

They also use a more American type mayo but when I was there it was either the fritessaus or a much less globby, plain type mayo like Kraft or whatever. Of course it's been years and I'm not Dutch so OP could answer more accurately.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Is there a difference between US and European mayonnaise? I know Japanese mayonnaise is different, just not sure about Europe though.

This is what Dutch fries look like and also the regular mayo:

 

[NYCgrrl]

FYI, Best Foods and Hellman's are quite literally the same, it used to be strictly an East Coast vs West Coast thing, but lately both have been showing up on both coasts and are exactly identical aside from packaging.

Did you mean to quote someone else? I didn't mention Best but do know it's the same as Hellman's.

If Duke's was sold at the airport I'd buy some just to see what it's all about; not sold around me. Alright but the truth be known I only buy pre made mayo when we are camping since I make my own otherwise. Easy peasy and tasty too.

 

[cmwade77]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritessaus

They also use a more American type mayo but when I was there it was either the fritessaus or a much less globby, plain type mayo like Kraft or whatever. Of course it's been years and I'm not Dutch so OP could answer more accurately.

Wow, they take their Mayonnaise seriously in the Netherlands, they have a law that says it must be at least 70% fat and 5% egg yolk?

 

[cmwade77]

Did you mean to quote someone else? I didn't mention Best but do know it's the same as Hellman's.

If Duke's was sold at the airport I'd buy some just to see what it's all about; not sold around me. Alright but the truth be known I only buy pre made mayo when we are camping since I make my own otherwise. Easy peasy and tasty too.

I didn't meant to quote, sorry, but a lot of people don't know they are the same and I am with you on the Duke's, I am curious now myself.

 

[Moliphino]

Is there a difference between US and European mayonnaise? I know Japanese mayonnaise is different, just not sure about Europe though.

In France they like to sneak Dijon into the mayo. Not everywhere and there's certainly plain mayo to be had, but it got me a few times as I'm not a fan of Dijon.

 

[Dingdingding]

Thanks for all the comments!

Wow, they take their Mayonnaise seriously in the Netherlands, they have a law that says it must be at least 70% fat and 5% egg yolk?

Yes, that's true! This is the mayonnaise shelf (and part of the ketchup and "curry ketchup" at our local (not so large) supermarket. The question if "frietsaus" counts as mayonnaise is widely debated. I'm on the side that it doesn't count; the taste is much blander. So yes, we do take it very serious XD. I have seven different mayo's in my home at the moment (if you count frietssaus; two kinds of "frietsaus" (which my girlfriend likes more), truffel mayonnaise, Belgian mayonnaise (which is a bit more sour), Calvé brand, "Zaanse mayonaisse" and "Brander mayonaisse" (which is a mayo - mustard blend). Most of the time I mix it with curry ketchup and best of all with chopped onions.

We even have something called "American mayonnaise" which is nothing like American mayonnaise but a kind of "frietsaus" with some kind of herbs in it that is sold at McDonalds instead of mayonnaise here (although they have added mayo on the menu recently). It's not white but yellow, I have no idea what's in it. (it's the one with the American flag on in on the second photo)

We would need to know more about what kind of fries you get in the Netherlands, are they:

• Super skinny fries
• Thick cut steak fries
• Crinkle cut fries
• McDonald's Style fries
• Skin off
• Skin on
• Etc.

Do they have:

• Salt
• Garlic
• Other seasoning

Mostly the thicker kind without skin (I like them with skin though). But in a lot of places (both restaurants and the takeout places centered around fries and deep fried snacks) you get to choose between the thicker and the skinnier kind. But even the skinnier kind are not as skinny as the mcdonalds fries mostly and not as thick as the steak fries (you do get steak fries in some restaurants though). Mostly cubical in shape but sometimes a bit rougher cut. McDonalds fries seem to be a bit thinner and more salty than our usual kind. They sell the crinkle cut fries at stores but haven't seen them in any restaurants ever.

As for seasoning; mostly salt or not seasoned, but we do have "frietkruiden" (or "fries herbs" literally translated) in stores which is a seasoning specifically for fries (with salt, pepper, paprika, musterdseeds, ginger, coriander and a few other herbs)

Most of national cuisine on the lower end (am I saying that right?) is potato-based (hotchpots of mashed potatoes and vegetables, don't like that much to be honest) or deep fried. A lot of variety in deep fried snacks mostly with meat croquettes, different kind of sausages, etcetera. Most of those snacks are eaten with mayonnaise (often in combination with other sauces) too.

 

[kiramay]

I’ve been able to get mayonnaise all over Disney World. I like fry sauce (mayo+ketchup) so I mix my own anytime I get fries.