Yum Yum Sauce Recipe (2024)

Yum Yum Sauce is a sweet and tangy mayo based condiment perfectly named for its undeniable yumminess! Now you can make this Japanese steak house condiment at home. This recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll make sure there’s always some in your fridge.

We have a big time love affair with homemade sauces. Some others include our Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, Homemade Enchilada Sauce, and Homemade Ranch Dressing.

What is Yum Yum Sauce?

You won’t likely find Yum Yum Sauce anywhere in Japan, but in North America every Japanese Hibachi restaurant has it. Hibachi is a cooking method, where meat, seafood, and/or fresh vegetables are seared on a super hot metal cooking surface. And there’s always some Yum Yum Sauce near by used as a condiment to go with your meal either for drizzling or dipping.

It is sold in stores, but this homemade Yum Yum Sauce is so much better and crazy easy to make.

Yum Yum Sauce recipe

What’s in Yum Yum Sauce? Yum Yum Sauce ingredients are so simple, but deliver bold, sweet, and tangy flavor!

Mayonnaise: Mayo is the creamy base. I do not recommend subbing with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream. It’s just not the same.
Rice Vinegar: Has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a wonderful tang. It’s a must.
Ketchup: Adds sweetness and tanginess. Some people add in tomato paste instead.
Sugar: Just a little sugar to balance out the acidity from the vinegar.
Paprika: you want to use sweet paprika, not the smokey variety.
Garlic Powder: For added flavor.
Unsalted Butter: Makes it rich and creamy. This is a key ingredient in Yum Yum, so don’t skip it.
Water: To thin out the sauce, so it’s not a paste.

How to make Yum Yum Sauce

It’s another one of my favorite easy condiments to make. You simply whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth, using only a small amount of water to start, and adding more as needed for desired consistency. Then lick it off the spoon. Just kidding. Maybe.

Proper Storage

The flavors deepen the longer all the ingredients are combined, so it’s best enjoyed the day after you make it…but we can never wait that long!

Any leftover sauce should be stored in a tightly sealed container or jar in the fridge. It will keep up to a week. You can easily cut the ingredients in half for a smaller batch and whip it up fresh every time, or alternatively, double the ingredients for a lot of sauce.

How to Use Yum Yum

Stock this in your fridge because you’ll want to use it on everything. Here are some ideas:

Other Condiments We Love

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce
Tzatziki Sauce
Remoulade Sauce

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Yum Yum Sauce

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Yum Yum Sauce is a sweet and tangy mayo based condiment perfectly named for it's undeniable yumminess! Now you can make this Japanese steak house at home.

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter ,melted
3 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-3 tablespoons water

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth, using only 1 tablespoon of water to start, and adding more as needed for desired consistency.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Store leftover sauce in a tightly sealed container or jar in the fridge. It will keep for up to a week.

Nutrition

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Yum Yum Sauce, Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

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FAQs

What is yum yum sauce made of? ›

Yum Yum Sauce is made of mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, sugar, paprika and water to thin the sauce out. That's it! It's really just a matter of the right ratios of ingredients to get the flavor you want!

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What are the ingredients in Yumm sauce? ›

Ingredients: Canola Oil, Water, Almonds, Nutritional Yeast (Dried Yeast, Vitamins [B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-9 and B-12]), Garbanzo Beans, Soy Lecithin, Lemon Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Soybeans, Salt, Garlic, Herbs.

Is yum yum sauce just sriracha mayo? ›

Both spicy mayo and yum yum sauce have a mayonnaise base, but spicy mayo packs a lot more heat than yum yum sauce. Most spicy mayo is made with just two ingredients like the one I share here. Yum yum sauce is sweeter and less spicy as it uses ketchup or tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and a little hot sauce.

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What makes a Yum Yum? ›

If you've not had a yum yum before, it's basically a croissant, deep-fried and then drenched in icing. And the ones you bought from the shops may have been the most delicious things in the world – until now. Thankfully (or dangerously), this particular method is so very easy.

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What is the real name of yum yum sauce? ›

Yum Yum Sauce (also known as White Sauce, Sakura Sauce, or Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce) has been commonly found in Japanese steakhouses for years. More recently, people have started to notice this sauce appearing in sushi restaurants as well.

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Why is Yumm sauce so good? ›

With an umami flavor described as tangy and savory, Yumm! Sauce is made with a base of healthful ingredients like almonds, garbanzo beans, garlic, and lemon juice.

Is yum yum sauce the same as cafe yum sauce? ›

Yum Yum sauce is made up of mayo, ketchup, and vinegar, whereas this Cafe Yumm sauce is a vegan and gluten-free sauce that's made up of chickpeas, almond flour, and nutritional yeast.

What is yum yum sauce compared to? ›

Made famous by hibachi grills, it is actually quite verstile and not at all of Japanese nature- nearly any dinner idea can benefit from a little yum yum, which is basically just an aioli or remoulade sauce (mayo based). Don't bother buying it in grocery stores, make your own in minutes.

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What does Chinese Yum Yum sauce taste like? ›

An all-purpose sauce for everyday pleasure, yum yum sauce should taste balanced with savoriness, sweetness and a touch of acid and gosoham, the Korean word often used to describe the nuttiness of sesame oil.

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Does yum yum sauce go bad? ›

For best results, we encourage immediate refrigeration and that you finish your Yumm! Sauce before the “Enjoy By” date. After the “Enjoy By” date, we encourage you to dispose of the contents and recycle or reuse the container.

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What is in bibibop yum yum sauce? ›

INGREDIENTS: Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Egg Yolk, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol), Garlic (Including Dehydrated), Red Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Butter (Cream, Salt), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate Added as Preservatives, Acetic Acid, Spice, Natural Flavor, Calcium ...

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What is the yum yum sauce made of? ›

Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients

Mayo: The mayonnaise acts as a creamy base for the sauce. Rice Vinegar: Adds a zing of deliciousness but is a MUST for yum yum sauce. Tomato Paste: Do not substitute this with ketchup. Garlic Powder: The garlic flavor complements the other flavors so well.

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What is Yum Yum slang for? ›

interjection. (used to express enjoyment or satisfaction, especially in the taste of food.)

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Why is it called a Yum Yum? ›

The 'fried cakes' were brought to Scotland where they were greeted enthusiastically and named 'Yum Yums' as a result.

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What does Chinese Yum Yum Sauce taste like? ›

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Is Yum Yum Sauce the same as mayo? ›

Kind of. It is a mayo-based sauce but spicy mayo is usually just mayo and sriracha. Yum yum sauce includes more spices and flavorings.

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