Japanese White Sauce (Yum Yum Sauce For Hibachi)

Japanese White Sauce for Hibachi in a pink bowl with a spoon in it.

Japanese White Sauce (Yum Yum Sauce For Hibachi)

Ever dipped your fork into that pale pink sauce at your favourite Japanese hibachi restaurant and wondered, “What is this heavenly concoction?” It’s none other than the famous Japanese White Sauce, often called Yum Yum Sauce, and for good reason. With a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, this creamy sauce turns any meal from good to unforgettable. And guess what? You’re only 5 minutes away from whipping up your own homemade yum yum sauce recipe. Let’s dive into our simple recipe and replicate this famous Japanese steakhouse sauce in your kitchen!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Sauce

Cuisine Japanese

Servings tablespoons

Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients

160 g mayo
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon caster sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chilli powder

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into a medium bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves.
Cover the bowl and let the sauce chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using it.

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Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword Hibachi Yum Yum Sauce, Japanese Hibachi Sauce, Japanese Sauce, Japanese White Sauce, Japanese White Sauce Recipe, Yum Yum Sauce

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