Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
9 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
Description
The Homemade Yum Yum Sauce blends mayonnaise as a creamy base with melted butter and ketchup for richness and sweetness. Rice vinegar and mirin contribute a subtle tang and mild sweetness; mirin can be substituted with white wine or dry sherry combined with sugar if needed. Minced garlic adds a pungent note, while paprika lends mild smokiness and color. Water thins the sauce to a desired consistency for easier drizzling or dipping.
After combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring until smooth, the sauce is refrigerated for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. The resultant sauce has a balanced taste profile with creamy, tangy, and sweet layers and is commonly served with grilled or fried seafood, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for various dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise preferably Japanese mayo
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons water cool
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and still until fully combined.
- As a substitute for mirin, you mix 1 tablespoon white wine or dry sherry with 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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