5 Minutes Yum Yum Sauce (GF)

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If the name of the sauce didn’t give you a hint as to how this sauce tastes, I can tell you that this Hibachi sauce is magically delicious!

Yum Yum Sauce is ready in five minutes with one bowl and a whisk. One spoonful and you will commit to making this Every. Single. Day. For real.

Great for serving with this quick Hibachi Fried Rice recipe, this easy Hibachi Chicken and Kani Salad.

Plus, we should all have a selection of five-minute sauces like this Bang Bang Sauce and easy Benihana Copycat Ginger Sauce, awesome Sriracha Aioli, lemon butter sauce in our back pocket.

It is the easiest way to add variety to our cooking!

What is Yum Yum Sauce

So what exactly is Yum Yum Sauce? It is a creamy savory mayo-based sauce normally served with seafood in Japanese steakhouses.

This magic orange hue goes with pretty much EVERYTHING, because as the name suggests, it’s yum! 

Guys, you can use it as a dip for veggies, grilled shrimps and fries or drizzle over top tacos, salads, rice bowls and make coleslaw with it.

Why You Will Love This

• It is super fast to make.
• This is a very versatile sauce; it can go on anything. And I mean anything!
• You need only a few pantry ingredients to make this delicious sauce.
• It is vegetarian and gluten-free.

Trust me when I say you’re going to want to have this awesome condiment in your fridge! So let’s get started on how to make the best easy Yum Yum Sauce recipe at home!

Tools To Make This

• Mixing bowls (multi-purpose and soooo useful)
• Whisk.
• Smoked paprika.
• Best ever sea salt flakes.
• Mason jars for storing.

Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients

Yum Yum Sauce is surprisingly easy to make. You only need 6 ingredients and they’re all items you probably already have in your pantry.

• mayonnaise 
• melted butter
• tomato paste
• maple syrup
• paprika
• salt
• optional: cayenne pepper

How To Make Yum Yum Sauce At Home 

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl.
2. Grab a whisk and whisk it together till smooth. 

It is so good that sometimes I just eat it straight from the bowl! #foodconfession

Recipe Tips

• Add more water if you prefer a thinner pourable sauce.
• Skip the cayenne when making it for the kiddoes.
• Add more paprika for a smokier flavor.

Ways To Change It Up

Here are some delicious ways to change up this easy sauce:

• Add in a spoonful of sriracha.
• Add in a spoonful of gochujang. (blend well!)
• Swap for vegan mayo and vegan butter if you have vegan guests.

FAQ’s

Can This Yum Yum Sauce Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes – it tastes even better the next day once the flavor sets into the mayonnaise.

How Do I Store It?

Store the sauce in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the fridge. Due to it being mayo-based, do not let it sit out at room temperature for too long.

How Long Does It Last In The Fridge?

One week if stored properly.

Can You Freeze It?

No, because the sauce has mayonnaise, I would not suggest freezing it.

What Type Of Paprika Do You Use?

Smoked paprika gives the best flavor for this Yum Yum Sauce recipe.

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Hibachi Fried Rice.
• Air Fryer Steak.
• Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
• Kani Salad.

Other Quick Sauces 

• 5 Minute Bang Bang Sauce.
• 5 Minute Ginger Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Lemon Butter Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Basil Pesto Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Honey Mustard Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Remoulade Sauce.
• 5 Minutes Ramps Pesto.
• 5 Minutes Sriracha Aioli
• 5 Really Easy Sauces.
• Chipotle Aioli.
• Pesto Aioli.
• Homemade Chimichurri Sauce.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this delicious Hibachi style sauce.

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