Japanese White Sauce Sakura Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, Japanese White Sauce, also known as Sakura Sauce, is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite dishes. Combining the rich decadence of mayonnaise with a hint of sweetness from ketchup and sugar, this sauce features a delicate balance of umami thanks to soy sauce and a subtle kick of garlic and paprika. Prepared in just 10 minutes with a quick mix-and-chill process, this versatile condiment shines as a dipping sauce for hibachi-style meals, drizzled over grilled vegetables, or paired with seafood. With its smooth, silky texture and signature pinkish hue, Sakura Sauce adds a delightful Japanese-inspired flair to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Be careful not to brown it.
Once the butter has melted, add the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for a minute.
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, soy sauce, and the cooled butter mixture.
Gradually stir in the water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency (it should be smooth and slightly thick).
Transfer the sakura sauce to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dipping sauce or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.8 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 1088 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*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.
