Our homemade Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy sauce that will be the star of your next hibachi night! Made with only 8 simple ingredients that come together to taste just like one that’s served up at your local Japanese hibachi steakhouses. The whole family is going to love it!
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The Best Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
For years, we have been going to our local Japanese hibachi restaurants for all the best hibachi food and, of course, it is always served with a signature sauce! Who knows what is in those Japanese restaurants and store-bought versions from the local grocery store, so we had to make our own. And trust us, this homemade Japanese yum yum sauce does not disappoint! Plus, you can pronounce all the ingredients and probably already have them in your kitchen. It is called yum-yum sauce for one main reason… so good and perfect for a fun hibachi night at home!
Looking for more homemade sauces? Try making our Fried Rice Sauce!
What You Will Need
- mayonnaise – just pick-up your favorite one from the local grocery stores to use as the main ingredient of this dipping sauce.
- ketchup – added for a little bit of flavor and sweetness.
- sugar – option to sub with coconut sugar for a touch of sweet in this popular sauce.
- rice vinegar – adds a mild tangy flavor that is perfect in this mayo-based sauce.
- onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, & black pepper – simple seasonings that bring all the best flavor!
How To Make Yum Yum Sauce
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the basic ingredients.
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Place all of the hibachi sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to combine.
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Use immediately or store in a squirt bottle or airtight container in the fridge. If your yummy sauce has a creamy texture but is a bit thick, you can add a small amount of water to thin it out.
![A tall plastic bottle of yum yum sauce with a label on it with a plate of hibachi chicken behind it and a fork and spoon laying in front of it.](https://thewoodenskillet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yum-yum-sauce-recipe-1.jpg)
Best Ways To Use Yum Yum Sauce
There are a few different ways to use this delicious yum yum sauce! We love to add a generous amount to our chicken hibachi, steak hibachi, or even some simple hibachi noodles. It would also be great as a dipping sauce for some hibachi vegetables, fried shrimp, or grilled steak! And if you like a little spice in your life, add a sprinkling of cayenne pepper for that kick of heat.
![Yum yum sauce being poured from a squeeze bottle on to a plate of chicken hibachi.](https://thewoodenskillet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yum-yum-sauce-recipe-6.jpg)
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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Description
The perfect addition to any Hibachi Night!! This homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe is made with real ingredients you probably already have!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar*
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a small bowl; whisk to combine.
- Taste and add adjust any flavors, as needed.
- We love using this in our favorite hibachi recipes, like our Hibachi Chicken!
Notes
- Ketchup/Sweetness: for reference we used Simply Heinz to test and develop this recipe – if you use a no-sugar added ketchup, such as a Primal Kitchen, just know the resulting flavor will obviously not be as sweet either.
- *Granulated Sugar: feel free to sub in some coconut sugar for the granulated sugar, just be aware the color may look a little different due to the dark brown coloring of the coconut sugar.
- Make it Spicy: feel free to add in a little cayenne pepper to add a little kick and make a more spicy yum yum sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 170.3 mg
- Fat: 6.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Kate says
How long can this be used afterimage is made?
Erin says
In the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 1-2 weeks.