Benihana Diablo Sauce Recipe

Benihana Diablo sauce is quite different from other sauces. The reason is that it is a Japanese sauce. This sauce tastes very interesting. Because it gives a mixture of flavors. The Diablo sauce is spicy, sweet, and savory as well. The texture of this interesting sauce is creamy and ideal as a dipping sauce.

It is hard to find the original recipe online. 2 secret Japanese ingredients will make the Benihana Diablo Sauce Recipe 100% original in taste and flavor. We are here to tell you the secret ingredients and the whole sauce-making procedure.

The recipe is so easy. We have also tried to present the recipe as easily as possible. Therefore, we recommend reading this article with proper intention to learn the recipe quickly. Now, let’s go into the main recipe.

Benihana Diablo Sauce Ingredients

The ingredient list of the original Benihana Diablo sauce is quite simple but secret. Let us discuss the ingredients.

1. Ichimi Togarashi ( Ground Chili Powder) – ½ cup

Ichimi Togarashi is a Japanese one-flavor chili pepper. It provides a spicy flavor. The main manufacturer of Togarashi is S & B Food. The S & B Ichimi Togarashi is a mandatory ingredient for preparing the authentic Benihana Diablo sauce.

Now, you may ask, where can you get this secret Japanese Ichimi Togarashi? This chili pepper is a common and essential ingredient in Japan. You may find this ingredient in any local market in Japan. If you are looking for this chili pepper outside Japan, you can easily get it from Amazon.

Note: While buying the Togarashi, be sure you are not buying Shichimi Togarashi. Both sounds quite the same. But Shichimi Togarashi is not one-flavor chili pepper. It is a 7-flavored chili pepper. Though you can make the diablo sauce with Ichimi or Shichimi Togarashi, Ichimi is recommended by experts.

2. Kewpie Mayonnaise – ¾ cup

Kewpie Mayonnaise tastes very delicious. It is made with egg yolk which makes the mayonnaise custardier. Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar is another ingredient that makes the taste slightly tangy.

It is the second secret ingredient of this recipe. You need ¾ cup of Kewpie Mayonnaise to make 1 cup of Benihana dipping sauce.

3. Tomato paste – ¼ cup

The third ingredient is tomato paste. You will require ¼ cup of tomato paste. You can also use tomato ketchup instead of tomato paste. 

4. Honey – ¼ cup

Now, it’s time to balance the spiciness by using honey. The quantity of honey and tomato paste should be equal to balance the tanginess. So, ¼ cup of honey is required in this recipe.

Honey helps to give the perfect texture and glossiness. Moreover, using honey makes the sauce healthier for us.

Look! How simple the ingredient list of making the Benihana Diablo sauce is! One more interesting thing, you can make Benihana Shrimp Sauce by adding a few other ingredients to this ingredient list.

Needed Equipment

1. Measuring Cup: To measure the ingredients.
2. Bowls: To keep the ingredients. A large bowl to combine all the ingredients.
3. A Spoon: To mix the ingredients smoothly. 
4. Storage Jar: To store the sauce.

How to Make Benihana Diablo Sauce: 2 Steps Process

After collecting all the ingredients, the making procedure is easy. This article presents the whole procedure in 2 simple steps.

Step 1: Preparing Hot Chili Pepper paste

You need Ichimi Togarashi, tomato paste, and honey to make the hot chili pepper.

• First, take a large bowl.
• Put ½ cup of Ichimi Togarashi, ¼ cup of tomato paste, ¼ cup of honey in the bowl.
• Now, mix them properly with a spoon.
• The hot chili pepper paste is ready.

Step 2: Adding Kewpie Mayonnaise

The second step is adding the Kewpie mayonnaise with the hot chili paste to balance the heat of the chili.

Hence, put ¾ cup of Kewpie Mayonnaise in the bowl of hot chili paste. And combine them smoothly. After that, the Benihana Diablo sauce is ready to eat. You can store the sauce in a glass storage jar.

Note: If you are a spicy lover, you can add more ichimi Togorashi. On the other hand, you can add more Kewpie mayonnaise, if you cannot tolerate spicy. Use the amount of Ichimi Togarashi and Kewpie mayonnaise according to your taste.

Conclusion

Benihana Diablo sauce recipe is a hyped recipe online. The reason behind this is the ingredients of the sauce are very secret. Japanese secret ingredients enrich the taste and quality of the diablo sauce.

After reading this article, you can know the details of the secret ingredients. Furthermore, you can learn how to make the sauce at home. Our pro tips will help you to prepare the Diablo sauce like a pro. So, try to make the sauce yourself at home.

We assure you that you will get the original taste of the Diablo sauce by Benihana. So! Benihana lovers give it a try. And be connected for more useful recipes.