Yum Yum Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Rest
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
20 servings
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Calories
169 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Yum Yum Sauce
Description
The Yum Yum Sauce combines a base of mayonnaise with ketchup and sugar to create a sweet and tangy profile. The addition of garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce gives the sauce a layered flavor with subtle heat and a slight smoky and savory character. Water is incorporated to adjust the consistency for easier drizzling or dipping.
Chilling the sauce for an hour or more enhances the integration of flavors, resulting in a cohesive and mellow condiment. The sauce is traditionally paired with grilled or fried foods, where its creamy texture complements crispy or charred textures and adds moisture and richness.
For best results, use garlic and onion powders, not the salted versions, to avoid an overly salty sauce. Variations include adding melted butter or extra hot sauce to deepen flavor complexity and heat. Using well-known mayonnaise brands can help achieve a familiar balance and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups mayonnaise
- ½ Cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ Cup of water
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or other, including Sriracha
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl – may add extra sugar to taste.
- Allow to sit in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving so that flavors can meld.
Notes
- Make the sauce at least a day ahead to allow flavors to blend fully.
- Use garlic powder and onion powder, not the salted varieties, to prevent excess saltiness.
- Adding melted butter and extra hot sauce can enhance flavor depth without substantially increasing heat.
- Whisk thoroughly to remove lumps; patience helps achieve smoothness.
- Reliable mayonnaise brands like Hellmann's, Duke's, or Blue Plate yield consistent results.
- A mayo substitute such as vegan mayo can be used for dietary preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tbs | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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