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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

This homemade yum yum sauce is just like the one you'll find in Japanese Hibachi restaurants, made with mayo, rice vinegar, tomato paste, and spices.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 22 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese , American

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup mayonnaise use Japanese mayo, if possible, but your favorite brand will do
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar for a spicy version, use vinegary hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste (or ketchup) for a spicy version, use sriracha or gochujang for spicier versions
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons water or as needed for thinning

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Whisk together all of the ingredients except for the water in a small bowl. Test for thickness and give it a taste.
  2. Adjust with more tomato paste (or sriracha or gochujang) and seasonings to your preference.
  3. For a thinner sauce, add water a tablespoon as a time then whisk to your preferred consistency.

Notes

  • Makes about 1.5 cups (24 tablespoons)
  • NOTES: Use a good Japanese mayo if possible, but any mayonnaise will work for this recipe. Use your favorite. If you feel it tastes too much like mayo, add more tomato paste, cayenne and paprika to your taste preference. I like to use extra sriracha in mine.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22

% 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.