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Japanese White Sauce

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by: TBSP Kitchens
Updated Oct 30, 2017
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We think our copycat Japanese white sauce (or "yum-yum" sauce) tastes just like the one you'll find at Benihana Restaurants™. (Go ahead, put it on everything.)

More About This Recipe

  • They call this white sauce “yum-yum sauce” for a reason! It’s a staple at Japanese steakhouse restaurants and some Mongolian BBQ joints, and it pairs well with just about any Asian or Asian-inspired cuisine. You can whisk all the ingredients together in just a few minutes, but the secret to this particular sauce is to let the flavors meld in the refrigerator overnight. One taste, and you’ll agree this yum-yum sauce lives up to its name. Can’t wait 8 hours? Try one of our 5-minute blender sauces instead.

Japanese White Sauce

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 8 hr 0 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a small bowl, thoroughly blend together all ingredients with a fork or whisk. Mix until ingredients are well combined and sauce is smooth.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend (this step is important). Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

170 Calories
18g Total Fat
0g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
160mg
7%
Potassium
10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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