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Yum Yum Sauce

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This yum yum sauce will become your new favorite hibachi sauce. It’s just like the one you get at the Japanese steakhouse and is perfect with steak, shrimp, or vegetables!

Who can resist smothering their hibachi in yum yum sauce? We sure can’t and this recipe is made exactly the way we like it.

A jar of hibachi yum yum sauce

Yum Yum Sauce

The best part about going to a hibachi grill is the yum yum sauce. You know, the pale pink sauce that is served on the side of your meal. It resembles our fish taco sauce in many ways.

Sometimes it’s referred to as shrimp sauce or white sauce. But no matter what you call it, it is a well-loved sauce that usually ends up mixed into the rice, vegetables, and meat you choose.

It’s actually a really simple sauce and can be made at home. You no longer have to spend the big bucks at a Japanese steakhouse in order to enjoy it.

It’s even better made at home because you have full control over the flavor. You can add as little or as much of each ingredient to get the desired taste.

I’ll also leave some other additions down below so you can experiment with perfect the sauce for your taste!

overhead view of hibachi with yum yum sauce

What’s in Yum Yum Sauce?

Our version of yum yum sauce includes:

  • Mayonnaise: The base for every yum yum sauce recipe
  • Butter: Melted butter is needed here
  • Sugar: Use as little or as much as you’d like
  • Sriracha: Will tint the sauce pink and add flavor
  • Paprika: Will also tint the sauce pink and offer flavor
  • Garlic Powder: Add more if needed
Yum Yum Sauce ingredients

How to Make Yum Yum Sauce:

To make this easy yum yum sauce recipe, simply…

  1. Place all the ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine. That’s pretty much it. It’s so simple!
  2. Taste and adjust. Give the sauce a taste, and season with sugar, sriracha, paprika, or garlic powder.
  3. Use it right away or refrigerate it for later. Serve it with shrimp, steak, vegetables, and rice.
Yum Yum Sauce in a glass jar with a spoon

Yum Yum Sauce Variations:

There are quite a few ways you doctor up this yum yum sauce recipe.

  • Increase the number of spices called for: If you want a stronger flavor, add more sriracha, paprika, or garlic powder.
  • Add onion powder: Start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more as needed.
  • Add ketchup: Use ketchup in place of the sriracha sauce.
  • Add water: If you like a creamier sauce, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
  • Add rice vinegar: Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of rice vinegar.
Yum Yum Sauce with meat dipped in

How to Store Yum Yum Sauce:

Refrigerate – Store sauce in a jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to 4 days.

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Yield: 1 cup

Yum Yum Sauce

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This yum yum sauce will become your new favorite hibachi sauce. It’s just like the one you get at the Japanese steakhouse and is perfect with steak, shrimp, or vegetables!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving so that flavors can meld.
  3. Store leftover sauce in a jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to 4 days.

Make ahead tip

  1. Refrigerate - Store sauce in a jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to 4 days.

Notes

*To get the best flavor, I highly recommend using Sriracha.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

2 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 218Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 234mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g

Nutritional values here on our recipes should be used as a general guide only. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.

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Cuisine: American

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