Description
Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy, tangy hibachi-style condiment that instantly upgrades grilled meats, rice bowls, vegetables, and seafood. This easy homemade yum yum sauce delivers restaurant-style flavor with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons water (adjust for consistency)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add water one tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until desired consistency is reached.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir well before serving as a dip, drizzle, or sauce.
Notes
Chilling enhances flavor. Adjust sweetness and thickness to preference. Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: yum yum sauce, hibachi sauce, white sauce, homemade yum yum sauce, dipping sauce