The most amazing sauce ever made! You’ll want to dip everything in our easy Yum Yum sauce recipe after trying this recipe!
Homemade Yum Yum Sauce pairs deliciously with chicken, fish, beef, and veggies! It’s guaranteed to be everyone’s new favorite sauce.
Trust us when we tell you that you are literally going to want to dip everything in this deliciously easy yum yum sauce recipe! It turns any ordinary dish into an over the top culinary creation!
What is Yum Yum Sauce?
This delicious sauce is a mayonnaise-based Japanese sauce, traditionally for shrimp or steak. It has a rich, sweet flavor that pairs well with many different dishes.
In fact, it’s also known as Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce! Once you try it, though, you’ll understand why we say “yum yum”—it’s that good!
What ingredients are in our Asian Sauce?
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 Tbsps. sugar
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Juice of one lime
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, to add a little spice!
How to make Yum Yum Sauce
- Combine all ingredients and blend in a food processor.
- Refrigerate for a full day.
- Serve, and enjoy with your favorite protein, veggies, or in a rice bowl!
What is this Asian Sauce used for?
You can enjoy Yum Yum Sauce with stir-fry, hibachi, or fried rice. We love it for recipes like our Tuna Rice Bowl with, but really, it goes with everything!
Other ways to use the Asian best dip in the world:
Try it with your favorite rice bowl recipe, shrimp, or steak, and share your favorite combinations with us in the comments!
One of our favorite uses for this spicy sauce is dipping our pizza in it. It will totally blow your mind!
Does this sauce have to be refrigerated?
Yes, keep your sauce in the refrigerator.
Not only does it contain ingredients like mayonnaise, but it tastes better cool, too! We don’t recommend heating it up.
Is this Asian Dipping Sauce Gluten-free?
Yes, it is. You can serve this sauce with any gluten-free dish.
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Let us know what you think of this recipe in the comments below! We’d love to hear about your cooking experience!
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Yum Yum Sauce
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsps. sugar
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 lime for juicing
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
🔪 Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and blend in a food processor.
- Refrigerate for a full day before serving.
- Serve as a dipping sauce or enjoy with your favorite recipes!
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