Description
Creamy, slightly sweet, and tangy hibachi-style dipping sauce that brightens grilled meats, seafood, fries, and sandwiches. Ready in minutes and best after chilling so the flavors meld.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin as needed)
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No heat required, but gather a mixing bowl, whisk or spoon, measuring spoons, and an airtight container.
- Combine Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 2 to 3 tablespoons water until smooth and evenly combined. Add a pinch of cayenne if using.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your airtight container is clean and dry so the sauce stores well and chills evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer the blended sauce into the airtight container, smoothing the surface for easy scooping.
- Cook to Perfection: There is no cooking step, but allow the sauce to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the flavors meld and the texture smooths.
- Finishing Touches: Taste the chilled sauce and adjust seasoning, adding a touch more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or water for a thinner consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled as a dip or drizzle with grilled proteins, fried rice, vegetables, fries, or sandwiches.
Notes
- Chill Time: For best flavor, refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Mayo Choice: Full-fat mayonnaise gives the creamiest texture.
- Consistency: Add water 1 teaspoon at a time to reach desired pourability.
- Storage: Keeps up to 7 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (about 15 g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: yum yum sauce, hibachi sauce, pink sauce, dipping sauce, mayo sauce, hibachi-style, condiment