Japanese White Sauce (Yum Yum Sauce)

Japanese White Sauce (Yum Yum Sauce)

from pinchmeimeating.com
125 min
2 servings

You can't have a hibachi night at home without some of this Japanese white sauce! Also known as yum-yum sauce, hibachi white sauce, or shrimp sauce, this creamy dipping sauce uses basic ingredients, takes 5 minutes to make, and will make you feel like you're in a Japanese steakhouse. Serve with hibachi fried rice, hibachi vegetables, and your protein of choice!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise (Hellmann's or Best Foods)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • dash cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the butter in a small microwave safe bowl for about 30 seconds or until melted. Let it cool to lukewarm before adding it so it doesn't break the mayonnaise.

  2. 2

    Combine all ingredients together with a fork or whisk until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight to give flavors time to meld.

  4. 4

    Enjoy with a hibachi dinner at home!

  5. 5

    Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.