Go Back
–+ servings
yum yum sauce recipe best Japanese steakhouse hibachi grill homemade

Yum Yum Sauce

Kimberly Killebrew
The famous Japanese steakhouse sauce that's phenomenal for dipping, drizzling and enjoying with your grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, rice, noodles and more!  Super easy to make and at least a hundred times better than store-bought!
Print Recipe
5 from 259 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 20
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup quality mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons water , or until desired consistency is reached
  • optional: a few splashes of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a touch of heat
  • optional: a small pinch of smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Preferably overnight for best flavor results.
    Store in an airtight jar in the fridge where it will keep for up to a week.
    Makes 1 1/4 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Japanese steakhouse sauce, shrimp sauce, yum yum sauce
Tried this recipe? Mention @daringgourmet or hashtag #daringgourmet