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A bowl with a black and white geometric pattern filled with creamy, orange-colored homemade yum yum sauce, swirled smoothly on top. The background is blurred and light-colored.
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Yum Yum Sauce

If you've ever dined at a Japanese steakhouse-like Benihana or your favorite local hibachi grill-you've likely encountered that creamy, pink-colored sauce that gets served with just about everything. It's tangy, savory, a little sweet, and completely irresistible. That's Yum Yum Sauce, and today, you're going to learn how to make it right at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: hibachi sauce, japanese yum yum sauce, yum yum sauce
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup ketchup or tomato paste for a richer version
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, water, ketchup (or tomato paste), sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, ground ginger, and onion powder until smooth.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Stir well before serving. Use as a dip, drizzle, or spread with your favorite dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal