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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe: A Delicious Hibachi-inspired Sauce

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 tablespoons
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce often found in Japanese Hibachi restaurants. This homemade version is easy to make and delivers an authentic flavor, perfect for dipping, drizzling, or using as a condiment with grilled meats, vegetables, or seafood. Quick, versatile, and customizable, this sauce will add a tangy kick to any dish.


Ingredients

1 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use Japanese mayo if possible, but any good-quality mayo will do)

1 tablespoon melted butter

2 teaspoons rice vinegar (or vinegary hot sauce for a spicier version)

1 teaspoon tomato paste (or ketchup, or sriracha/gochujang for a spicier sauce)

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons water (or as needed to thin the sauce)


Instructions

  1. Whisk Together Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except the water. Ensure that the mayo, tomato paste, vinegar, honey, and spices are fully combined.
  2. Adjust for Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors to your preference. Add more tomato paste for tang, sriracha/gochujang for spice, or more honey for sweetness.
  3. Thin the Sauce: If the sauce is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time, whisking to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

For a richer flavor, try using Japanese Kewpie mayo.

If you want more spice, add more sriracha, cayenne powder, or gochujang to suit your taste.

Yum Yum Sauce works well as a dip for chicken, seafood, roasted vegetables, or fries.

For a vegan version, use a plant-based mayo and non-dairy butter.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg