Japanese Yum Yum Sauce
Add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes with this creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet Japanese Yum Yum Sauce! Perfect for pairing with hibachi-style grilled meats, fried rice, shrimp, or roasted vegetables, this homemade version replicates the iconic restaurant condiment with simple pantry staples. A luscious blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and a touch of spice from paprika and garlic powder, this sauce comes together in just 5 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality taste right in your kitchen. Let the mixture chill to meld the flavors, and enjoy it as a versatile dipping sauce or drizzle for your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Easy, quick, and undeniably delicious, this Yum Yum Sauce is guaranteed to elevate any meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Melted butter
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Stir the ingredients together until smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 3
Add the melted butter and water to the mixture, and whisk until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. If it's too thick, add an additional teaspoon of water at a time until satisfied.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as necessary—add a pinch more sugar for sweetness or a dash of vinegar for tanginess.
Step 5
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve chilled or slightly warmed as a dipping sauce for hibachi, fried rice, shrimp, vegetables, or your favorite dishes. Stir well before serving if it has been refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (348.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1926.2 |
| Total Fat 185.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 266.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 679.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.3g | |
| Protein 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 20.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 133.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories