Ever wish for a magic sauce to transform a can of tuna into a delicious, quick meal without cooking? You might want to hold onto this homemade Yum Yum sauce recipe. Yum Yum sauce is a creamy, savory condiment popular at Japanese steakhouses in North America. Its sweet and tangy flavor profile perfectly complements various meats and seafood.
This homemade version needs just a handful of pantry staples with a unique twist: Worcestershire sauce, a versatile ingredient that adds depth to the sauce and goes great with steaks, burgers, salad dressings, or marinades. It’ll be a valuable addition to your sauce collection!
For a more well-rounded meal, consider adding a soft-boiled egg (this Yum Yum sauce goes well with almost any protein!). Fresh vegetables like green onion and cucumber pair perfectly with the tuna for added texture and nutrients. Make the sauce ahead of time, and enjoy a quick, satisfying bowl whenever you need a satisfying anytime meal!
yields
1 serving
total time
15 mins
equipment
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ingredients
Yum Yum Sauce (2 servings):
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste (or ketchup)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (secret flavor booster!)
- 2 tsp honey (or less if using ketchup)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic, minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (paprika, cayenne pepper, or gochugaru)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Tuna Mixture (1 serving):
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 3 Tbsp Yum Yum Sauce
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onion
assembly:
- Cooked rice
- Boiled egg
- Cucumber slices
- Seaweed snack
Instructions
Prep
Begin by cooking your rice if it’s not ready. For an extra protein boost, you can also hard-boil some eggs. Thinly slice a mini cucumber for the topping. Finely chop some green onion for the tuna mixture.
Yum Yum Sauce
In a bowl, combine all the Yum Yum sauce ingredients. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Tuna Mixture
Drain a can of tuna and add to a small mixing bowl. Add the green onion and about half of the Yum Yum sauce. Flake the tuna and mix everything together thoroughly.
Assembly
Scoop approximately a cup of warm rice into a bowl. Top the rice with the tuna mixture, arranging cucumber slices and a halved boiled egg on top. Serve with toasted seaweed snacks on the side. These can be used to wrap bites of the dish or simply added for a salty, umami flavor.
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