Homemade Yum Yum Sauce

a jar with yum yum sauce a spoonful over the sauce in the jar.

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This easy homemade Yum Yum Sauce is creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, and full of garlic flavor. It's perfect for dipping or drizzling over chicken, shrimp, steak, vegetables, rice bowls, and hibachi-style meals.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: condiment, Dressing, sauce

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Diet: Halal, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Skill Level: Beginner

Servings: servings (2 tbsp per serving)

Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

1 cup avocado oil mayonnaise or Kewpie mayo
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2-4 tablespoons cold water as needed

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup avocado oil mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, until smooth. Whisk in 2-4 tablespoons cold water, starting with with 1 tablespoon of water and add more as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Start with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and add more as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
Chill the sauce for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
Use avocado oil mayonnaise or Kewpie mayonnaise.
Add cayenne, sriracha, or hot sauce if you want a spicy sauce.
Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 5 to 7 days.
Do not freeze, as the mayonnaise can separate when thawed.

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