Benihana's Yum Yum Sauce
Servings: 10-12 | Prep: 5 min | Chill: 30 min | Ready: 35 (Version 1)
INGREDIENTS
Version 1:
1 c. Kewpie mayo
1 T. ketchup
1 1/2 tsp. rice vinegar
1 T. Mirin
1 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 T. water
Version 2:
2 T. unsalted butter
½ c. Hellman’s mayonnaise
¼ c. heavy whipping cream
2 tsp. ketchup
2 tsp. white sugar
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. garlic powder
2 pinches sweet paprika
1 pinch coarse ground black pepper
NOTES
DIRECTIONS
Version 1:
Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Once combined, taste to adjust seasonings to your preference. I usually add a bit more garlic and paprika.
Version 2:
Mix together mayonnaise, whipping cream and ketchup, set aside
Mix together spices, set aside
Melt butter in bowl of double boiler
After butter has melted, add mayonnaise, cream and ketchup mixture and spices to double boiler
Whisk until everything is thoroughly mixed and homogenous
Transfer Yum Yum sauce to container and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours, or preferably, overnight before serving
