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    Home » Recipes » Sauces » Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

    Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

    Published: Sep 12, 2023 Modified: Sep 18, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Yum Yum Sauce with my easy recipe. Elevate your dishes with this creamy and tangy sauce that’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or as a flavorful condiment. Discover the secret to making your favorite Japanese steakhouse sauce at home today! It’s ready in just 15 minutes!

    yum yum sauce in a white bowl with fried rice beside it

    What is Yum Yum Sauce?

    It is a delicious mayonnaise-based famous Japanese steakhouse 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 feel like you are at a hibachi restaurant and understand why we say “yum yum”—it’s that good!

    yum yum sauce poured over fried rice in a white dish

    Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients

    • mayonnaise
    • water
    • Tomato paste or ketchup
    • sugar
    • paprika
    • garlic powder
    • lime juice
    • salt
    • red pepper flakes
    yum yum sauce ingredients

    How to make Yum Yum Sauce

    1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.adding ingredients into a clear dish
    2. Whisk until smooth and creamy.mixing yum yum sauce
    3. Serve, and enjoy with your favorite protein, seafood, steak bites, poke bowls, or in a rice bowl! Just make believe you are one of your favorite Japanese Hibachi Restaurants. yum yum sauce poured over fried rice

    Recipe for Yum Yum Sauce Tips

    • You can substitute ketchup for tomato paste if you prefer.
    • If you prefer more of a white sauce, just cut back on the amount of tomato sauce you use and add a bit more of the mayo base.
    • If you want to add a kick to your seafood sauce, add spicy paprika and cayenne pepper.
    • This is an amazing condiment that will elevate all your sandwiches!

    Yum Yum Sauce Recipe FAQs

    Does Yum Yum sauce need to be refrigerated?

    Keep your sauce in the refrigerator. Not only does it contain ingredients like mayonnaise, but it tastes better cold, too! We don’t recommend heating it up.

    Is Yum Yum sauce gluten-free?

    Yes, it is. You can serve this sauce with any gluten-free dish.

    Is Yum Yum sauce the same as Japanese Mayo?

    No, they are totally different. While this pink sauce is made with mayo and tomato paste, it is a totally different taste and consistency than Japanese Mayo.

    Make Ahead and Storage

    Make Ahead

    I always try to make this sauce at least a day ahead of time. It is so much better when the flavors have time to marinate.

    Storage

    You can store this mayo-based sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just give it a good stir when you are ready to use it again.

    Yum Yum Shrimp Sauce

    • Air Fryer Shrimp
    • Shrimp Rice Bowl
    • Shrimp Shumai Wontons
    • Shrimp Tacos

    How to Use Homemade Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

    • Air Fryer French Fries
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Grilled Potatoes
    • Pork Fried Rice
    • Grilled Chicken Salad – Used as a salad dressing it is amazing!
    • Drunken Noodles are delicious with this sauce
    yum yum sauce in a white dish

    📋 Recipe

    yum yum sauce in a white dish with fried rice behind

    Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    You’ll want to dip everything in YUM YUM SAUCE after trying this recipe! Homemade Yum Yum Sauce pairs deliciously with chicken, fish, beef, and veggies!
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 815 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • ½ tsp. paprika
    • 2 Tbsps. sugar
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 lime for juicing
    • a pinch of salt
    • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
      2 cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup tomato paste, ½ tsp. paprika, 2 Tbsps. sugar, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 lime, a pinch of salt, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
      adding ingredients into a clear dish
    • Mix until smooth and creamy.
      mixing yum yum sauce
    • Serve as a dipping sauce or enjoy with your favorite recipes!
      yum yum sauce poured over fried rice

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 815kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 847mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 8.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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