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Yum Yum sauce in a glass jar with a spoon coming out of the jar.
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Yum Yum Sauce

Made with simple ingredients, my Yum Yum Sauce is a popular sauce made famous in Japanese steak houses. This delicious sauce takes minutes to make and is a condiment, your whole family will love!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-American
Servings: 6
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Chef Ryan Littley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon water as needed
  • hot sauce *optional to taste

Instructions

  • Add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, tomato paste, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
  • Add water as needed to get the desired consistency.
  • For best results, allow the sauce to chill for at least one hour, overnight is best.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg