Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
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The famous Japanese steakhouse sauce that's phenomenal for dipping, drizzling, and enjoying with grilled meats, seafood, rice, and more. Better than store-bought and incredibly easy to make at home.
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Cook time
- 0 minutes
- Total time
- 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield
- 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients
1 cup quality mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon mirin 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1–2 tablespoons water (as needed) Optional: hot sauce or cayenne for heat Optional: smoked paprika for smokinessInstructions
- Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, butter, mirin, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of water to adjust consistency.
- Add hot sauce or cayenne, and smoked paprika if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Stir well and serve with your favorite dishes.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate overnight. Use high-quality mayo and adjust seasoning to taste. Keeps well for up to 1 week in an airtight jar.Nutrition
- Calories
- 78
- Fat
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 2g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 86mg
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Fiber
- 0g