Delicious copycat yum yum sauce recipe that is creamy, tangy, and sweet! Just like at your favorite hibachi place, this sauce is going to become a favorite dipping sauce.
YUM YUM SAUCE
This homemade Yum Yum Sauce is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet—just like the one at your favorite hibachi spot. Quick to whip up and dangerously delicious on everything! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this homemade sauce recipe ready in seconds. Serve with the right recipes to enhance the flavors with any dish!
WHAT IS YUM YUM SAUCE
Yum yum sauce is a popular dipping sauce that is usually associated with Japanese steakhouses. This sauce is served with popular hibachi chicken or steak, veggies, and rice. This sauce is not the same as spicy mayo sauce.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Mayo– The base of this sauce is the mayo, so be sure to use good quality mayo like Hellman’s mayo or kewpie mayo.
- Ketchup– You can use regular ketchup, or no sugar added ketchup if you prefer.
- Rice Vinegar– Adding rice vinegar to this sauce gives it a slight tang. I recommend using rice vinegar, but if you only have white vinegar on hand, you can use that.
- Sugar– To balance the flavors, add granulated sugar to this homemade sauce.
- Flavors– For added flavors, you want to season the sauce with paprika and garlic powder.
HOW TO MAKE YUM YUM SAUCE
This recipe comes together so quickly, the perfect condiment for your Asian-inspired meals.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients to the sauce.
- With a whisk or fork, mix until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
- Serve as desired immediately or store in the fridge until ready to use.
SERVING IDEAS
There are several different ways to enjoy this sauce! Serve alongside these recipes:
- Beef Lo Mein
- Hibachi Chicken
- Stir fry Chicken
- Honey Sesame Chicken
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Hibachi Vegetables
- Noodles
- Pepper Steak
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No, while these sauces are both mayo based, yum yum sauce is a milder tangy sauce where spicy mayo is a lot spicier.
Yes, rice vinegar is the key ingredient in this sauce and will give you the closest taste of the classic sauce taste. You can substitute the rice vinegar for classic vinegar.
Store this sauce in a sauce jar or airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
I do not recommend freezing this sauce.
OTHER SAUCE RECIPES
If you love sauces as much as I do, check out some of these other delicious condiments:
Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sriracha hot sauce
Instructions
- Add mayo, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, paprika, and garlic to a mixing bowl.
- With a whisk or fork, mix until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
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