Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Servings
24 tablespoons
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
Description
Yum Yum Sauce is prepared by whisking mayonnaise with melted butter, rice vinegar, tomato paste, honey, and seasonings such as cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. The combination creates a creamy, tangy sauce with a hint of spice and subtle sweetness. Water is added as needed to reach the desired consistency, making it adaptable for dipping or drizzling.
The sauce's flavor profile balances creamy richness from the mayo and butter with a vinegar tang and aromatic spices. Variations can increase heat by substituting tomato paste with sriracha or gochujang. This condiment pairs well with grilled, fried, or steamed dishes, adding moisture and flavor complexity. It is particularly popular with seafood and fried foods.
Make about 1.5 cups of sauce at once, and adjust spices to taste during preparation. Using Japanese mayonnaise can alter the sauce's flavor slightly but any mayonnaise works. The sauce keeps well refrigerated and offers an easy way to add distinctive flavor to everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cup mayonnaise use Japanese mayo, if possible, but your favorite brand will do
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar for a spicy version, use vinegary hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste for a spicy version, use sriracha or gochujang for spicier versions, or ketchup
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water or as needed for thinning
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the ingredients except for the water in a small bowl. Test for thickness and give it a taste.
- Adjust with more tomato paste (or sriracha or gochujang) and seasonings to your preference.
- For a thinner sauce, add water a tablespoon as a time then whisk to your preferred consistency.
Notes
- Use Japanese mayonnaise for a slightly different flavor, though any mayo will work.
- Modify the sauce’s spiciness by adding more tomato paste, sriracha, cayenne, or paprika as desired.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it gradually with water until preferred consistency is achieved.
- Make about 1.5 cups, which stores well for multiple uses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 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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