Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet Japanese steakhouse-style dipping sauce, perfect for grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and paprika.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a dipping sauce or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Use Japanese mayo (like Kewpie) for a richer flavor.
- Letting the sauce sit overnight enhances the flavor even more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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