To make easy Yum Yum Sauce, you only need a few simple ingredients and about 5-10 minutes of prep time. Here's a straightforward recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Water to thin the sauce as needed (start with 1 tablespoon)
- Optional: hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
- Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Add water gradually to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or add hot sauce if you want heat.
- Cover and chill for at least a couple of hours or preferably overnight to let flavors meld.
This sauce is creamy, slightly tangy, and perfect for dipping or drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, rice, or noodles
. This recipe is quick, easy, and requires no cooking beyond melting butter, making it ideal for a homemade version of the popular Japanese steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce
