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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, paprika, and garlic powder.
Stir the ingredients together until smooth and fully incorporated.
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.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as necessary—add a pinch more sugar for sweetness or a dash of vinegar for tanginess.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.4 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*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.
