Description
This Yum Yum Sauce Recipe is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce perfect for hibachi-style meals, grilled meats, seafood, fries, or as a dipping sauce for veggies. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and a touch of spices, it’s easy to prepare and adds a flavorful twist to your dishes.
Ingredients
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Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Optional pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
- Add Heat (Optional): If you like a bit of heat, stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper and mix well.
- Season and Chill: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the Yum Yum Sauce with your favorite dishes like hibachi-style meals, grilled meats, seafood, fries, or use it as a dipping sauce for veggies.
Notes
- This sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.
- Perfect for hibachi-style meals, grilled meats, seafood, fries, or as a dipping sauce for veggies.
- For a tangier version, add a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
