Yum Yum Sauce

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This creamy, tangy Yum Yum Sauce tastes exactly like the addictive pink sauce from Japanese steakhouses. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple pantry staples, it's perfect for dipping, drizzling over grilled meats and vegetables, or using as a salad dressing.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Servings servings

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Small saucepan For melting butter if needed
Airtight storage container

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise 240ml, Japanese Kewpie mayo recommended
2 tablespoons tomato paste 30ml
1 tablespoon butter 15ml, melted and slightly cooled
1 tablespoon rice vinegar 15ml
1 tablespoon water 15ml
1 teaspoon sugar 5ml
½ teaspoon garlic powder 2.5ml
½ teaspoon paprika 2.5ml
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1.25ml, optional for heat

Instructions

Add mayonnaise, tomato paste, and melted butter to a medium mixing bowl.
Pour in rice vinegar, water, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using.
Whisk vigorously until completely smooth with no streaks of tomato paste and uniform pink color throughout.
Taste and adjust consistency by adding water one teaspoon at a time if too thick, or adjust seasonings as needed.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use quality mayonnaise for best results - Japanese Kewpie mayo creates the most authentic flavor and creamier texture
Don't skip the chilling time - the sauce tastes significantly better after resting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes
For even better flavor development, let the sauce sit overnight in the refrigerator
Start with less cayenne pepper and add more to taste - you can always add heat but can't take it away
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
Shake or stir before using as ingredients may separate slightly over time
Substitute 3 tablespoons ketchup for tomato paste if needed, but reduce sugar slightly to compensate for sweetness
Thin with additional water or rice vinegar to use as a salad dressing
Double the batch - this sauce disappears quickly and stores well
Also known as shrimp sauce, hibachi sauce, or Japanese white sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgIron: 1mg

Keyword hibachi sauce, japanese white sauce, shrimp sauce, steakhouse sauce, yum yum sauce