Japanese Steakhouse Style Yellow Sauce

Recreate the magic of your favorite Japanese steakhouse at home with this easy and irresistible Japanese Steakhouse Style Yellow Sauce! Bursting with umami flavors, this creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet condiment combines pantry staples like mayonnaise, soy sauce, and ketchup with bold spices like turmeric and paprika to achieve its signature golden hue. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, fried rice, or hibachi-style vegetables. Be sure to let it chill for a few hours to unlock its full flavor potential. This restaurant-inspired yellow sauce is a must-try for fans of Japanese cuisine and homemade dipping sauces!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
0.25 cup Water
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Ketchup
0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon Paprika
0.125 teaspoon Ground white pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, water, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and ketchup.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

Step 3

Add the ground turmeric, garlic powder, paprika, and ground white pepper to the bowl.

Step 4

Continue whisking until the spices are evenly distributed and the sauce takes on a consistent yellow hue.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Stir the sauce well before serving. Enjoy drizzled over your favorite Japanese steakhouse dishes!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(361.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1807.8

Total Fat 172.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 1190.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 16.9mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 108.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 14.5%