Vegan Yum Yum Sauce
This Yum Yum sauce is tangy, creamy, flavor-packed, and a wonderfully versatile drizzle, dressing, marinade, or dipping sauce for tons of meals. Use just a few minutes of your time to whip up a batch to enjoy for the week to come. Plus, this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, and can be made keto!
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g) vegan sour cream or vegan mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (*see notes)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch of Kala Namak if using sour cream (*see notes)
- Salt to taste
- Water to thin to desired consistency
Instructions
- Watch the video in the post for easy visual instructions.Add all ingredients to a small-medium bowl and stir with a whisk until combined. Start with 1 tbsp of water and add more if you want a runnier sauce.
- Taste it and adjust seasonings as needed. I also like to add a little hot sauce for some heat.
- Cover the bowl and chill for a few hours (or overnight) which will help the flavors to mend.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Notes
Video Of The Recipe
- I used homemade vegan sour cream, but feel free to use vegan mayonnaise instead.
- Sweetener: Use Erythritol or any other keto sweetener for a low-carb sauce.
- A pinch of Kala Namak (black salt) will add an "eggy flavor". You can skip it if using store-bought vegan mayo.
- You can add 1 tbsp of melted vegan butter for a more authentic flavor, however, I prefer to keep it healthier.
- Optional Add-Ins: Add a little mirin for extra tang and depth of flavor. White miso can be also added for more ‘umami’ and flavor balance.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Yum Yum Sauce
Serving Size
25 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
71
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.