Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings (1 cup)
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Calories
162 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
Description
The recipe for Homemade Yum Yum Sauce combines mayonnaise as a creamy base with granulated sugar for sweetness, ketchup for tomato flavor, rice vinegar to add acidity, and seasoned salt for a subtle savory note. Whisking in water thins the sauce to a pourable consistency without diluting flavor. This sauce is often served chilled and used as a complement for various grilled or fried dishes.
The smooth texture and balance of sweet, tangy, and savory components make it versatile. It can enhance the flavor of grilled seafood, chicken, vegetables, or act as a dipping sauce for finger foods. The preparation is straightforward, requiring just mixing and chilling the ingredients.
Storing the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator extends shelf life for several weeks, keeping it ready for multiple uses without degradation in taste or texture.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise could be low-fat
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Lawry's brand
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Whisk in 3 tablespoon water to thin out the sauce. Taste and add more seasoning salt if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for several weeks.
- Adjust seasoning salt to taste after thinning the sauce with water.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise for a lighter version while preserving the creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TB | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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