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Hibachi steak being dipped into a bowl of yum yum sauce.

Yum Yum Sauce


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  • Author: The Cooking Jar
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Description

Make the famous Japanese Hibachi steakhouse Yum Yum sauce at home with creamy, tangy, sweet and savory flavors for drizzling and dipping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce/ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
  • 12 tablespoons water, add until desired consistency

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a shallow mixing bowl.
  2. Stir to mix well until fully blended.
  3. Chill or serve immediately with hibachi rice, hibachi noodles, hibachi steak, hibachi chicken, hibachi shrimp, or hibachi vegetables.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute Sriracha – Switch out Sriracha with ketchup or a dollop of tomato paste to get a pink sauce.
  • Add some vinegar – Add a splash of rice vinegar to balance out the sweetness.
  • Make a smoky yum yum sauce – Add a few dashes of smoked paprika for a smoky yum yum sauce.
  • Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
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