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Creamy Homemade Yum Yum Sauce Recipe Easy Hibachi Dip at Home

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A quick and easy creamy homemade yum yum sauce that replicates the authentic hibachi dip, perfect for grilled meats, shrimp, veggies, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (1 gram)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (1 gram)
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (15–30 ml)
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and light pink, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired. Whisk until powders dissolve and sauce is silky.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon water and whisk. Add another tablespoon if a thinner consistency is preferred.
  4. Taste and adjust by adding more sugar or rice vinegar as needed. Flavors meld better after chilling.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip or sauce for hibachi grilled meats, shrimp, veggies, or as a spread.

Notes

Chill the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken. Adjust sugar and vinegar gradually to balance sweetness and tang. Use superfine sugar to avoid grainy texture. If sauce thickens too much after refrigeration, stir in a teaspoon of water. Avoid boiling to prevent separation.

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