Japanese Food (Sauce)?

Question

Does anybody know how to make the manonassed based sauce that comes with japanese food at restaurants? I think that it is called shrimp sauce. If so do you find it as good as what you can get out to eat?

Answer 1

Japanese Shrimp Sauce or Steakhouse White Sauce or Yum Yum Sauce or Sakura Sauce

There are actually two ways to make this white sauce. The first uses store-bought mayonnaise (I recommend Hellmann's mayonnaise). The second involves making your own mayonnaise. The end result tastes the same if you do it properly.
Do NOT attempt to use low fat or reduced calorie mayo - it changes the taste significantly!
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Japanese Shrimp Sauce I
* 1-1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 teaspoon tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon melted butter
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* dash cayenne pepper
Using a fork or a whisk, blend all ingredients together thoroughly until well mixed and the sauce is smooth. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Tip:
If you want the sauce slightly more tangy add a little vinegar.
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Japanese Shrimp Sauce II
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 3 tablespoons white sugar
* 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
* 2 tablespoons melted butter
* 3/4 teaspoon paprika
* 3/8 teaspoon garlic powder
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, white sugar, rice vinegar, melted butter, paprika and garlic powder. Mix well, cover and refrigerate.
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Japanese Shrimp Sauce III
* 2 cups mayonnaise
* 6 1/2 fluid ounces water
* 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1 dash hot pepper sauce
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 3/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 pinch salt
In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, water, ketchup, sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Season with garlic powder, paprika, white pepper, and black pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth.
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