levate your dishes with a taste of the islands through our Hawaiian-style Yum Yum Sauce. This creamy and tangy condiment adds a delightful twist to your meals, perfect for dipping and drizzling.
Course Sauces, Stocks, and Accompaniments
Cuisine Hawaiian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
1/2cupmayonnaise
2tablespoonsketchup
1tablespoonrice vinegar
1tablespoonsoy sauce
1tablespoonhoney
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
Optional: 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauceadjust to taste
Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oilfor an extra layer of flavor
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped green onionsfor garnish
Instructions
Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
Customize Flavors: For a touch of heat, add Sriracha sauce and adjust the quantity to your preferred spice level. To deepen the flavor, incorporate sesame oil and whisk until incorporated.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, sweetness, or spiciness to match your preference. You can add a bit more honey for sweetness or a dash more soy sauce for saltiness.
Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the Yum Yum Sauce to a serving dish or squeeze bottle. Drizzle it over grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables. It also makes an excellent dipping sauce for fried foods, sushi, or spring rolls.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
Customization Central: Play with optional ingredients to create a sauce that resonates with your taste buds.
Saucy Companionship: Pair Yum Yum Sauce with shrimp, chicken, or ahi poke bowls for an authentic Hawaiian fusion experience.
Chill Out: Allow the sauce to chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Storage Savvy: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Savor the Heat: If you're a fan of spiciness, experiment with the Sriracha sauce to achieve your desired level of heat.
Balancing Act: Adjust the honey and soy sauce quantities to strike the perfect balance between sweetness and umami.
Drizzle Drama: Elevate your presentation by garnishing the sauce with chopped green onions before serving.
Versatile Dipper: Use Yum Yum Sauce as a dip for vegetables, spring rolls, or fried appetizers for a pop of flavor.
Make It Yours: Don't hesitate to modify the recipe to suit your personal taste preferences, turning it into your very own signature sauce.