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yum yum sauce in a clear bowl with a spoon inside

Yum Yum Sauce

Isabel Laessig
Learn how to make yum yum sauce to serve with seafood, steak, veggies, rice, and more! This easy Japanese steakhouse sauce is ready in minutes using simple ingredients.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Asian-inspired
Servings 8
Calories 1003 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 serving bowl
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lime for juicing
  • a pinch of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
    2 cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup tomato paste, ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 lime for juicing, a pinch of salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Mix well until smooth.
  • Serve as a dipping sauce or enjoy with your favorite recipes!

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Notes

  • Though you can use a whisk for this recipe, I highly recommend using a food processor or high-speed blender. The result is an extra smooth sauce!
  • Fresh lime juice is the best way to add the perfect tang to yum yum sauce.
  • Feel free to play around with the ratios of this sauce. If you like it a little sweeter, add more sugar. Not spicy enough? Add some extra red pepper flakes or even siracha sauce for a bold kick.
  • Always store yum yum sauce in the refrigerator and serve it chilled for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1003kcalCarbohydrates: 78.3gProtein: 4gFat: 78.8gSaturated Fat: 11.6gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1782mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 32.4gCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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