Trust me, you’ll want this on EVERYTHING!
This Yum Yum Sauce is the creamy, tangy, sweet-and-savory dipping sauce that turns any dish into a restaurant-quality experience, and it’s surprisingly easy to make homemade Yum Yum Sauce.
If you’ve ever dipped hibachi-style fried rice or shrimp into homemade Yum Yum sauce at a Japanese steakhouse, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s the iconic flavor that somehow goes with everything from shrimp, fried rice, grilled meats, vegetables, or even French fries. But instead of paying extra for a little plastic cup of it with your takeout order, you can make a full jar of Yum Yum Sauce at home in just minutes. Exciting, right?
This amazing sauce is made with simple pantry staples like mayo, ketchup, garlic powder, and paprika. The Yum Yum Sauce comes together with zero cooking involved. The melted butter gives it that rich restaurant-style taste, while a splash of rice wine vinegar cuts through with the perfect amount of tang. And don’t forget the sugar as it’s just enough to balance all the savory notes in this homemade Yum Yum Sauce.
Pair this sauce with spicy dishes like my Jerk Shrimp Fried Rice for a cool and creamy contrast. You can find a link to the recipe below.
https://cookingwithpatlee.com/recipe/how-to-make-jerk-shrimp-fried-rice/
It’s also a game-changer for burgers, grilled chicken, seafood, or as a dipping sauce for veggies and fries. Sometimes, I like to take a spoonful and eat it by itself. Don’t judge me!
This recipe makes enough homemade Yum Yum Sauce to last the whole week, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll never go back to store-bought or overpriced takeout portions again!
Grocery list for the Yum Yum Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
How to Make a Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
Description
This easy homemade Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet takeout-style sauce made with pantry staples. Perfect with shrimp, fried rice, grilled meats, and veggies. Quick, delicious, and better than takeout!
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, rice wine vinegar, and melted butter until completely smooth.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
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Serve cold with Jerk Shrimp Fried Rice or your favorite grilled meats and vegetables.
