Here’s a delicious and easy homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe—just like the kind you get at Japanese hibachi restaurants! It’s creamy, slightly tangy, sweet, and full of umami flavor.
🍶 Homemade Yum Yum Sauce (Hibachi White Sauce)
🧄 Ingredients:
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1 cup mayonnaise (preferably Japanese Kewpie mayo, but regular works too)
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp unsalted melted butter
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
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1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika (for color and mild flavor)
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1–2 tbsp water (to thin it out)
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(Optional: a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for a kick)
🥄 Directions:
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Start with 1 tablespoon of water and add more as needed to reach your desired consistency.
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Let it sit: For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is ideal).
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Stir before serving.
🧊 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Keeps well for up to 7 days.
Let me know if you want a low-fat, vegan, or spicy version!