Description
Homemade yum yum sauce brings Japanese steakhouse magic right to kitchen counters, delivering creamy, tangy perfection with just a few simple ingredients. Drizzle this irresistible condiment over grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables to elevate ordinary meals into restaurant-worthy experiences you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
- 12 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Optional Additions:
- 12 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, tomato paste, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until ingredients are fully integrated and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate rice vinegar and water, adding one tablespoon at a time and stirring continuously to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
- Conduct a flavor assessment, carefully modulating the taste profile by incrementally introducing additional sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or sriracha for heat according to personal preference.
- Transfer the sauce to a sealed container, ensuring complete coverage to prevent flavor contamination.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop a more complex flavor arrangement.
- Serve chilled as a versatile condiment alongside shrimp, grilled protein selections, roasted vegetables, or as a complementary dipping sauce for sushi rolls.
- Store any remaining sauce in a refrigerated environment for up to 5 days, maintaining optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Whip the mayo base thoroughly to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Balance the sweet and tangy flavors by adding vinegar and sugar gradually, tasting as you go.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent flavor contamination.
- Adapt the sauce for dietary needs by using vegan mayo or gluten-free alternatives for a versatile condiment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg