Halal White Sauce Recipe (NYC Cart-Style)
by Mike Hultquist · May 5, 2025 · 18 Comments5 from 6 ratings
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Make classic halal cart-style white sauce at home with this easy recipe! It's so creamy and tangy, perfect for topping chicken, shawarma, gyros, rice, so much more. Beware, it's addictive!
Homemade Halal Cart-Style White Sauce
If you've ever grabbed a plate of chicken and rice from a busy New York street cart, you know the sauce, that cool, creamy, tangy white sauce that ties it all together.This easy homemade Halal White Sauce recipe brings those big city flavors right to your kitchen, made with just a handful of simple ingredients. This is very much like our favorite place, Halal Street Food, in Charlotte, NC. Yum!
We've been going there for years and I've always wanted to share my version of the halal cart white sauce. This is how I love to make it!
Let's talk about how to make Halal white sauce, shall we?
Halal White Sauce Ingredients
The full ingredients list with measurements is listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.- Yogurt. Full fat plain yogurt Greek yogurt is ideal, or use full-fat sour cream.
- Mayonnaise.
- White Vinegar.
- Fresh Lemon Juice.
- Garlic.
- Parsley.
- Salt and Black Pepper. To taste.
- Optional. Sugar for a touch of balancing sweetness, water for thinning.
How to Make Halal White Sauce - the Recipe Overview
Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk until very smooth and creamy.Taste and adjust the seasonings. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in 1–2 teaspoons water, vinegar, or lemon juice to thin to your desired consistency.
Cover, refrigerate, and chill at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Makes about 1-1/4 cups.
Boom! Done! It's similar to the famous Halal Guys white sauce or other halal cart food trucks you enjoy, only made at home with simple ingredients.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- Best Mayo. Full egg yolk mayos like Kewpie or Duke’s are best for richer flavor. I love Duke's Mayo.
- Seasonings. Add a pinch of caraway, sumac, cardamom, or turmeric to customize your sauce. Make it your own!
- Make it Spicy. Add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce if you like a little heat with your white sauce.
- Make it Ahead - Best Served Cold. This sauce is best served chilled or cold straight from squeeze bottles, just like the street carts. Chill it for at least an hour before serving.
Serving Ideas
This sauce is great for drizzling over Halal chicken and rice like my Halal Chicken Recipe (Halal Cart Style), lamb gyros, or chicken shawarma wraps.Use it as a dip for falafel, pita bread, or vegetables. It's also delicious as a salad dressing - just thin it with a bit of milk or extra lemon juice for salad with Middle Eastern flair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halal White Sauce Made Of?
Halal white sauce is typically made with a base of mayonnaise and yogurt (or sour cream), plus vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and parsley.Some versions add a touch of sugar or extra spices for more flavor.
Is Halal White Sauce Spicy?
Not by default! It’s designed to be cool and mild, balancing out the spicy red sauces often served with halal cart meals. You can add a pinch of cayenne if you want to spice it up.How Can I Thin Out Halal White Sauce?
If your sauce is too thick, whisk in a little water, white vinegar, or lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.Storage
Halal food white sauce will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It is best served cold.I do not recommend freezing it, as the mayo and yogurt base can separate and turn grainy once thawed.
That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this halal white sauce recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how you served yours!
Cookbook Recommendation
If you enjoy spicy cooking, I hope you'll check out my cookbook! 75 easy recipes with big, bold flavor.- The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
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Halal White Sauce Recipe (NYC Cart-Style)
Make classic halal cart-style white sauce at home with this easy recipe! Creamy, tangy, perfect for topping chicken, rice, gyros, and more, so good!
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Course: Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Keyword: mayonnaise, sour cream
Prep Time: 5minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5minutes minutes
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 20 tablespoons
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Ingredients
- ½ cup full fat plain yogurt Greek yogurt is ideal, or use full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional. 1 teaspoon sugar (or to personal taste), water for thinning
Instructions
- Add the yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional sugar to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk everything together until very smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in 1–2 teaspoons water, vinegar, or lemon juice to thin to your desired consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Chill at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutritional information estimated without sugar.Nutrition Information
Calories: 42kcal Carbohydrates: 0.4g Protein: 0.3g Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 3mg Sodium: 39mg Potassium: 13mg Fiber: 0.01g Sugar: 0.3g Vitamin A: 27IU Vitamin C: 0.4mg Calcium: 9mg Iron: 0.03mg
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