Creamy Homemade Yum Yum Sauce Recipe Easy Japanese Steakhouse Secret
This creamy homemade yum yum sauce is a quick and easy Japanese steakhouse-style sauce that balances tang, sweetness, and a hint of spice. Perfect for grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables, it adds a luscious, velvety dip to any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Japanese Steakhouse
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (2.8 g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (2.8 g) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika
- 1 to 2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) granulated sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) water
Instructions
- Melt the butter gently in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop over low heat. Allow it to cool slightly—warm, not hot.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Stir in rice vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Add granulated sugar or honey to taste and whisk until dissolved.
- If desired, stir in hot sauce for a gentle kick.
- Gradually add cold water while whisking until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to develop. Stir before serving if separation occurs.
Notes
Melt butter gently to avoid browning. Chill sauce for best flavor. Adjust sweetness and heat to taste. Vegan version uses vegan mayo and coconut or neutral oil instead of butter. Stir before serving if sauce thickens or separates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Protein: 0.2
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