Description
The Best Ever Yum Yum Sauce is a creamy versatile condiment that brings mild sweetness gentle tang and a hint of spice to grilled meats rice bowls seafood and fries. Made with everyday ingredients and a few recommended pantry brands this sauce is silky glossy and ready to drizzle or dip. Chill it to allow flavors to meld then use it to add a comforting umami rich finish to a wide range of American and Japanese inspired dishes.
Ingredients
1 cup quality mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon Mizkan Honteri Mirin style seasoning or Kikkoman Kotteri Mirin Style Sweet Cooking Seasoning
2 teaspoons Marukan rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water, or until desired consistency is reached
A few splashes Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce or Sriracha for a touch of heat, optional
A small pinch smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness, optional
Instructions
1.
2. Place one cup of mayonnaise into a medium bowl then add one tablespoon of ketchup and one tablespoon of melted butter
3. Add one tablespoon of mirin style seasoning such as Mizkan Honteri or Kikkoman Kotteri then stir in two teaspoons of Marukan rice vinegar
4. Sprinkle in one quarter teaspoon paprika three quarters teaspoon garlic powder and three quarters teaspoon onion powder
5. Add one tablespoon granulated sugar then whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and uniform
6. Slowly add one to two tablespoons of water while whisking to reach a pourable yet clingy consistency
7. Taste and add a few splashes of Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce or Sriracha if you want gentle heat
8. Optionally mix in a small pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky note then whisk again to combine
9. Transfer the sauce to a clean airtight jar cover and refrigerate for at least two hours allow flavors to meld overnight for best results
10. Stir before serving then use as a dip or drizzle for grilled chicken shrimp fries rice bowls and roasted vegetables
11. Store refrigerated in an airtight jar and use within one week
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Notes
Use a quality mayonnaise for the creamiest smoothest texture
Adjust water one teaspoon at a time to avoid a sauce that is too thin
If you prefer a sweeter profile add a little more granulated sugar and whisk until dissolved
This sauce is ideal made ahead the flavors round out after chilling overnight and it keeps well for up to one week in the refrigerator
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: No cook, whisk
- Cuisine: American, Japanese