Yum Yum Sauce
Yum Yum Sauce, also known as Japanese Shrimp Sauce, or Benihana Yum Yum Sauce, is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. This healthier version is easy to make vegan, keto, or paleo, as you can choose which mayonnaise to use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- pinch cayenne
- sriracha to taste (optional)
- water to thin
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, vinegar, sugar, paprika, and cayenne to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk together until very smooth.
- Add water to thin as needed, one teaspoon at a time, until sauce has reached the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more cayenne or sriracha for heat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. During this time the flavors will meld.
- Use your homemade yum yum sauce with any Japanese or hibachi-inspired dishes such as fried rice, sushi, tofu, or veggies.
Notes
Keto Option: Mayonnaise is keto-friendly. Good options are Chosen Foods or Primal Kitchen Mayo. Omit the sugar and use sugar-free ketchup from Primal Kitchen.
Vegan Option: Use a vegan mayo such as Follow Your Heart.
Storage: Keep this sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 tablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
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