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A white bowl filled with creamy, light orange yum yum sauce, surrounded by chopped parsley, onions, and yellow bell pepper pieces.
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Yum Yum Sauce

Creamy, rich, tangy, and sweet, homemade yum yum sauce makes everything…well, a little bit more yum! This Japanese steakhouse sauce is a cinch to make at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 10
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon water (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, and rice vinegar.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
  • Add water gradually until you reach the desired consistency. If you like a thinner sauce, use additional water.
    1 tablespoon water
  • Taste the sauce. If you'd like it sweeter, add a little extra sugar; if you'd like it spicier, add another dash of hot sauce. If you think it could be tangier, add a bit more rice vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Let the sauce sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  • Serve with grilled meat, shrimp, rice, or vegetables. Yum Yum sauce is perfect for meal bowls, stir fries, and as a sandwich spread, too. Try it on burgers or wraps.

Notes

  • Sugar: If you prefer to make a sauce that more closely mimics purchased Yum Yum sauce, increase the amount of sugar to taste.
  • Hot sauce: We found the hot sauce gave depth to the flavor of the sauce and made it taste more like store-bought. Using ½ teaspoon doesn’t add spicy heat, so we really recommend including it. Feel free to add more if you like.
  • Water: Purchased Yum Yum sauce has a thinner consistency than homemade. If you prefer, add more water until the sauce is the consistency you like.
  • Storage: Refrigerate yum yum sauce in a jar or airtight container for up to a week. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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