Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce

CHOO-CHOO!! That is my favorite part of the whole Japanese Hibachi Grill experience, crazy right? I just love it when the chef makes the smoke billow out of the onion slices while pushing them around the grill. And then there is the sauce, the amazingly delicious Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce!!!

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly grilled filet and tender salmon! A little sweet, a little spicy, and lots of creamy goodness for dunking everything on your plate! Thankfully it is incredibly easy to make at home. 🙂

Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl…..

Stir to combine…..

Pour into a plastic squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve…..

Squirt your Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce into cute little ramekins just like the chefs do in the restaurants…..

In case you are wondering, this Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce recipe is leading up to the most amazing Dinner for Two…just in time for Valentine’s Day!!

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• Fun Fact: traditional Yum Yum Sauce does not get it color from tomato paste, it comes from paprika.
• Using 1/2 a teaspoon of cayenne adds quite a kick, but it is not overpowering even for a wimp like me. Adjust the amount for your personal preference.
• You can find Squeeze Bottles here on Amazon, or at your local food supply store.
• My dipping sauce bowls are porcelain, but these Melamine Bowls may be better for kids…or clumsy adults.

This may sound a bit crazy, but Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce is also delicious on Tacos!! I made tacos using my Mexican Beef recipe and drizzled this sauce over the top!

Not a drop goes to waste, it’s that good! 🙂

Enjoy!!

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4.15 from 7 votes

Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce

This Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce goes perfectly with Japanese Hibachi Steak and Salmon and a side of Fried Rice and Grilled Vegetables!

Prep Time10 mins

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: 9 servings

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teapoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar or regular white vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Mirin or white wine
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

• Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
• Pour into a plastic squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Squirt your Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce into cute little ramekins just like the chefs do in the restaurant.

Notes

• Fun Fact: traditional Yum Yum Sauce does not get it color from tomato paste, it comes from paprika.
• *Using 1/2 a teaspoon of cayenne adds quite a kick, but it is not overpowering even for a wimp like me. Adjust the amount for your personal preference.
• You can find Squeeze Bottles here on Amazon, or at your local food supply store.
• My dipping sauce bowls are porcelain, but these Melamine Bowls may be better for kids…or clumsy adults.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3.1% | Calcium: 0.2% | Iron: 0.4%

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