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Skip the restaurant and make this better than takeout yum yum sauce at home! This easy sauce takes just minutes to mix together and is delicious with chicken fried rice, chicken lo mein, egg rolls, rice bowls, grilled chicken, shrimp, and stir-fried vegetables.

Homemade Yum Yum Sauce

This easy homemade yum yum sauce is creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and perfect for dipping or drizzling over all your favorite Asian-inspired meals.

Course Sauces
Cuisine Asian
Servings 1.25 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This gives the flavors time to blend together.
  5. Stir before serving and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Recipe Notes

For a spicier sauce: Add more cayenne pepper or a little sriracha.

For a sweeter sauce: Add another teaspoon of sugar.

For a thinner sauce: Add a little more water.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.