Yum Yum Sauce
Yum Yum sauce is a creamy, savory condiment served at Japanese hibachi restaurants, made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic. This budget-friendly homemade version replicates the restaurant classic in under 5 minutes.
Yum Yum sauce is a creamy, savory condiment served at Japanese hibachi restaurants, made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic. This budget-friendly homemade version replicates the restaurant classic in under 5 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, paprika, rice vinegar, garlic powder, minced garlic, and sugar.
Mix all ingredients together with a spatula until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if any separation occurs.
Yes, this sauce stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Yum Yum sauce is milder and sweeter with ketchup and sugar as base notes; spicy mayo emphasizes heat. This recipe is savory-sweet, not spicy.
You can, but the flavor will be tangier and less creamy. Standard mayo is closer to the restaurant version.
Most mayo, ketchup, and butter are gluten-free, but check your ketchup label as some brands contain gluten.
All ingredients scale proportionally. Halve or double amounts while keeping ratios the same.
