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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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How to Use Yum Yum

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

  • A perfect dipping sauce for cooked, cold shrimp (sort of like shrimp co*cktail)
  • With sweet potato fries
  • Dollop on a baked potato
  • For dunking smashed potatoes
  • With baked chicken or skillet steak
  • Drizzled over sushi bowls
  • As a dip for fresh veggies
  • Great on a burger

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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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 (2 tablespoons per serving or 1 1/4 cups total)

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

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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 the 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!

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.

What is the same as 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.

Why is Yum Yum sauce so good? ›

It's nuanced. It's a delightfully creamy blend that balances the sweet with the salty and the spice. You can use it when you're hosting hibachi night at home, dishing it out to your guests as you throw shrimp tails into their pockets and create an ill-advised onion volcano on your stovetop.

Where is yum yum sauce made? ›

Terry Ho's Yum Yum Sauce is manufactured at a plant in Leesburg, Ga. Seeing the business potential, Ho started manufacturing and bottling the sauce on a mass scale about a decade ago. Success came quickly. The sauce worked its way to larger and larger outlets, diffusing throughout the United States.

Who makes yum yum sauce? ›

In 2012, Terry Ho's Yum Yum Sauce was successfully bottled and is now available in most grocery stores nationwide. He has since created a Japanese Ginger Dressing that is available at select Walmart Supercenters. He plans to continue creating more sauces derived from family recipes.

What is Yum Yum in cooking? ›

This Japanese steakhouse yum yum sauce, or white sauce, is a mayonnaise-based sauce that's creamy and delicious. Perfect for dipping or drizzling. Submitted by Maybole. Updated on January 30, 2024.

How long does yum sauce last? ›

The “Enjoy By” date listed on our jars and bottles is 6 months from the date of production. We typically ship products with a shelf life that ranges from 2-4 months.

Does yum yum sauce have raw egg? ›

INGREDIENTS: MAYONNAISE (soybean oil, distilled vinegar, egg yolk, high fructose corn syrup, contains less than 2% of salt, water, mustard seed, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor.)

Why do they call it yum yum sauce? ›

The name “yum yum sauce” seems to be the most universal thanks to Terry Ho. Terry Ho owned a chain of Chinese restaurants and hibachi grills throughout the South. In 2012, he bottled the yum yum sauce from his grills and began selling it in grocery stores as Terry Ho's Yum Yum Sauce.

Why is it called Yum Yum? ›

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

What goes good with yum yum sauce? ›

This mayonnaise-based Japanese steakhouse sauce tastes glorious with grilled shrimp, chicken and vegetables, or drizzled over a plate of fried rice.

Is yum yum sauce an American thing? ›

WHERE DID YUM YUM SAUCE ORIGINATE? The fan-favorite sauce is an American original started by US-based hibachi restaurants. It is not an authentic Japanese condiment. If you were dining in Japan, you simply wouldn't find yum yum sauce on any menus.

Does yum yum sauce go bad if left out? ›

Yes. Yumm! Sauce is a natural product made without preservatives, so refrigeration is required.

What is Yum Yum mix? ›

A 2-2-2 organic fertilizer formulated in New Mexico for alkaline, nutrient-poor Western soils like ours in Colorado. It is made from alfalfa meal, cottonseed meal, kelp meal, rock dust, greensand and soft rock phosphate. It feeds the plants and the beneficial microbes that feed the plants.

Is yum yum sauce actually Japanese? ›

Also known as white sauce or shrimp sauce, yum yum is an entirely American invention—a pinkish, mayonnaise-based condiment devised to accompany the theater and steak/chicken/shrimp line-up served in teppanyaki restaurants.

Is yum yum sauce just spicy 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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