Yum Yum Sauce

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Yum Yum Sauce is a sweet and tangy mayo based condiment perfectly named for it's undeniable yumminess! Now you can make this Japanese steak house at home.

Prep Time5

Chill Time1

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Yum Yum Sauce, Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

Servings: servings (1¼ cups total)

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
3 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
2-3 tbsp water

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth, using only 1 tablespoon of water to start, and adding more as needed for desired consistency.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Store leftover sauce in a tightly sealed container or jar in the fridge. It will keep for up to a week.

Notes

The melted butter is what gives this sauce its true restaurant flavor, so don't skip it. Let it cool for a minute before whisking it in so it blends smoothly.
Use plain, full-fat mayonnaise. Greek yogurt and sour cream don't work as substitutes here. The tang is wrong, and you lose the silky body.
Start with 1 tablespoon of water and add more, a teaspoon at a time until the sauce slowly drips off a spoon. If it gets too thin, whisk in an extra tablespoon of mayo.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. The flavors need time to meld, and the sauce tastes even better the next day.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freezing is not recommended because mayo-based sauces separate when thawed.
For a spicy version, whisk in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sriracha.

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