Homemade Yum Yum Sauce (Japanese Steakhouse Sauce)
This homemade Yum Yum Sauce is creamy, slightly sweet, and just like the sauce served at Japanese steakhouses. It’s an easy make-ahead hibachi sauce for chicken, steak, shrimp, fried rice, and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: about 1¼ cups (Servings: 20)
- Category: Condiment, Condiments, Sauces
- Method: Mixing, No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed for desired consistency
- Optional: a few splashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper, for heat
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, mirin, rice vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and granulated sugar to a small bowl.
- Whisk until completely combined and smooth.
- Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the Yum Yum Sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight.
- Stir before serving and enjoy with hibachi-style chicken, steak, shrimp, fried rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- Don’t skip the chill time. The sauce tastes better after the flavors have had time to blend.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of water. Add the second tablespoon only if you prefer a thinner, more pourable Japanese steakhouse-style sauce.
- For a little heat, add a few splashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a slightly smoky variation, add a small pinch of smoked paprika.
- Store leftover Yum Yum Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/homemade-yum-yum-sauce/