Yum Yum Sauce

Yum Yum Sauce

1 3/4 cup
This mayonnaise-based Japanese steakhouse sauce tastes glorious with grilled shrimp, chicken and vegetables, or drizzled over a plate of <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023154-shrimp-fried-rice">fried rice</a>. Slather it on a <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022400-thin-but-juicy-chargrilled-burgers">burger</a>, use it as a dipping sauce for <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022410-crispy-tofu-with-sweet-and-sour-sauce">fried tofu</a>, French fries and pizza crusts, or even as a salad dressing for crunchy iceberg, romaine or Little Gem lettuce. An all-purpose sauce for everyday pleasure, yum yum sauce should taste balanced with savoriness, sweetness and a touch of acid and gosoham, the Korean word often used to describe the nuttiness of sesame oil. Remember to salt generously so all the flavors can shine.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic powder, paprika and warm water. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar and sesame oil, and season generously with salt. Stir until smooth.

  2. 2

    Yum yum sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Yum Yum Sauce

Yum Yum Sauce

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About this Recipe

Craving that irresistible, creamy sauce from your favorite Japanese steakhouse? This easy Yum Yum Sauce recipe brings authentic, all-purpose flavor right into your kitchen in just minutes. It's the perfect condiment to elevate countless everyday meals.

Why This Sauce Works

The beauty of this Yum Yum Sauce lies in its incredible versatility and lightning-fast preparation, taking mere moments to come together. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in creating a perfectly balanced sauce with a delightful mix of savoriness, sweetness, and a touch of acid. The addition of toasted sesame oil introduces a rich, nutty depth, or 'gosoham,' that truly sets this sauce apart from simple mayonnaise-based dressings.

What to Expect

Prepare for a silky-smooth, creamy sauce that's bursting with flavor. You'll taste the rich, savory notes from the mayonnaise, brightened by the tang of rice vinegar and the subtle sweetness of ketchup. The garlic powder and sweet paprika add a gentle warmth and complexity, while the sesame oil provides that signature nutty aroma. This is truly an all-purpose sauce designed for everyday pleasure, ready to transform everything from simple grilled meats to humble vegetables into something special.

Customization & Variations

While the recipe provides a beautifully balanced profile, feel free to salt generously to ensure all the flavors shine to your preference. If you prefer a slightly sweeter or tangier sauce, you can subtly adjust the balance of ketchup and rice vinegar to suit your palate. The versatility of this sauce also allows it to pair with a wide array of dishes.

Serving & Context

This glorious sauce is ideal with grilled shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, or drizzled generously over a plate of fried rice. Don't stop there—slather it on a burger, use it as a fantastic dipping sauce for fried tofu, French fries, and even pizza crusts. It also makes a wonderful salad dressing for crunchy iceberg, romaine, or Little Gem lettuce.

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