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Spicy Mayonnaise (Yum-Yum Sauce)

By Matthew Fairman

Published on August 5, 2019

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about ¾ cup)

Spicy Mayonnaise (Yum-Yum Sauce)

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon red miso 1 teaspoon tomato paste ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon table salt

Before You Begin

White miso can be substituted for the red miso, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl.
Spicy Mayonnaise (Yum-Yum Sauce)
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Spicy Mayonnaise (Yum-Yum Sauce)

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about ¾ cup)

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon red miso
1 teaspoon tomato paste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon red miso
1 teaspoon tomato paste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon red miso
1 teaspoon tomato paste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon table salt

Why This Recipe Works

To achieve the rich, savory flavor of the spicy mayonnaise served in Japanese steakhouses, we added a tablespoon each of melted butter and umami-rich red miso. A bit of tomato paste added even more savory-sweet depth while paprika and cayenne amped up the spice, creating the perfect sauce to accompany our Japanese Steakhouse Steak and Vegetables.

Before You Begin

White miso can be substituted for the red miso, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl.

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