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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

4.9 from 52 reviews

This Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dipping and drizzle sauce perfect for enhancing your favorite Asian dishes like teppanyaki, grilled meats, seafood, or veggies. Made with a combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, and spices, it’s quick to whip up and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Ingredients

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Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce (Frank’s or Tabasco)
  • 1+ tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Combine Base Ingredients: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
  2. Adjust Consistency: Gradually whisk in water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. For dipping, 1 tablespoon is usually enough; add more if you want a thinner drizzle.
  3. Serve and Store: Use the sauce drizzled over your favorite Asian foods such as grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level.
  • The sauce thickens slightly when chilled; adjust with more water if needed before serving.
  • This sauce is great as a dip for fried foods or as a topping on grilled dishes.
  • Keep refrigerated in a sealed container to maintain freshness.

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