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hibachi shrimp held in chopsticks dipping into bowl of white sauce

Japanese White Sauce Recipe (Yum-Yum Sauce!)


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Ingredients

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1/2 cup kewpie mayonnaise*

2 teaspoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1-2 tablespoons water

Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional

1 teaspoon sugar, optional


Instructions

  1. To begin, melt butter and let it cool to room temperature. Once melted butter is cool, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Wrap tightly and transfer to refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add another tablespoon of water if you want a thinner, pourable sauce.

Notes

*If using regular mayo, add 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar per 1/2 cup of regular mayonnaise.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Easy Recipes
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian