5 from 24 votes
Best Hibachi Sauce Recipe (Yum Yum Sauce)
This Best Hibachi Sauce Recipe, also known as Yum Yum Sauce, combines mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, melted butter, ketchup, and spices to create a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce. The addition of heavy cream or water thins it to a smooth drizzle-friendly consistency. It’s customarily chilled before serving to meld the flavors fully and complements grilled dishes with its rich and balanced profile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
39 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese, American
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise my favorite is Avocado mayo
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar or Mirin
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar replace with Monk fruit for keto
- ½ tablespoon butter melted
- 2 teaspoons ketchup use sugar free for keto
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- heavy pinch kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2-3 teaspoons heavy cream for thinning (or use water)
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients except cream n a medium bowl until smooth.
- Slowly stir in a little cream at a time until pouring or drizzling consistency is reached. Chill for 2 hours for best results.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Store sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar or Mirin for flavor variation.
- Use monk fruit or other sugar replacements for a keto-friendly version.
- Add a splash of Sriracha, cayenne, or chili powder to add heat.
- Use as a drizzle or dip for Hibachi-style meats, seafood, fried rice, and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.