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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

5 from 58 reviews

This Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet Japanese-inspired dipping sauce perfect for grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. Made with simple pantry ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, and a blend of spices, it’s quick to prepare and enhances the flavor of your dishes with its rich, savory taste.

Ingredients

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Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (or tomato paste)
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup ketchup (or tomato paste), 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon onion powder until smooth and well combined.
  2. Chill Sauce: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together and develop a richer taste.
  3. Serve: After chilling, stir the sauce again and serve as a dipping sauce or condiment with grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • For a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of water or omit it entirely.
  • You can substitute tomato paste for ketchup if you prefer a more concentrated tomato flavor.
  • The sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week when stored in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to adjust sugar and spices to suit your taste preferences.
  • Perfect accompaniment for hibachi-style meals, shrimp, chicken, or as a spread for sandwiches and burgers.

Keywords: Yum Yum Sauce, Hibachi sauce, Japanese dipping sauce, creamy sauce, easy sauce recipe