Hibachi Sauce

Japanese steakhouses are often associated with Hibachi sauce. Besides, it is widely popular in hibachi-style cooking. The taste of this Japanese Hibachi sauce is delicious. It can convert the ordinary taste of grilled meat, fried chicken, roasted meat, seafood, and roasted vegetables to finger-licking good.

Do you want to learn how to prepare the perfect homemade Hibachi sauce? You may find enormous recipes on the internet. But no other recipe can help you to make the best Hibachi dipping sauce except our recipe.

After so many experiments, we have come up with an easy recipe with 2 secret ingredients that will make the taste of the sauce heavenly. Therefore, we recommend reading the whole article carefully to learn the authentic yet easy Hibachi sauce recipe. Don’t miss the end to get storage tips. 

What is Hibachi Sauce?

Hibachi sauce is a flavorful dipping sauce. It combines slightly sweet and tangy flavors. The texture of this sweet and savory sauce is creamy and smooth. Hibachi sauce tastes so delicious that it may become one of your favorite sauces after your first try.

There are various names for this one sauce. Hibachi sauce is also known as “Yum Yum Sauce,” especially in the U.S. Moreover, it is also called the “Japanese Steakhouse Sauce” as Japanese use this sauce broadly to prepare steaks. It also gets its other name based on its look. As the sauce is white, many people call it “Hibachi White Sauce”.

The category of Hibachi sauce is quite vast. Let us mention some types of Hibachi here.

• Traditional Hibachi Sauce
• Spicy Hibachi Sauce
• Soy Sauce-Based Hibachi Sauce
• Ginger Hibachi Sauce
• Garlic Butter Hibachi Sauce

This article will present the best and authentic recipe for preparing the traditional Hibachi sauce at home.

Traditional Hibachi Sauce Ingredients

Traditional Hibachi sauce is generally prepared with some common ingredients. Our experts identify 2 secret ingredients that can elevate the taste of the sauce one step ahead. These 2 secret ingredients are mustard powder and white pepper powder.

Additionally, we will use a special mayonnaise named “Kewpie,” which is a brand from Japan. Now, let us tell you all the required ingredients for this recipe.

1. Unsalted Butter – 2 tablespoons
2. Mayonnaise – 1 ½ cup (Kewpie)
3. Whipping Cream – ¼ cup
4. Ketchup – 2 teaspoons
5. Garlic Powder – ¼ teaspoon
6. Onion Powder – ¼ teaspoon 
7. Sweet Paprika – 2 pinches
8. Sugar – 2 teaspoons
9. Kosher Salt – ¼ teaspoon
10. Mustard Powder – ¼ teaspoon 
11. White Pepper Powder – ¼ teaspoon 
12. Black Pepper Powder – 1 pinch
13. Lemon Juice (Optional) – 1 teaspoon 

How to Make Hibachi Sauce from Scratch: 5 Easy Steps 

Preparing the Hibachi sauce from scratch will be easy, quick, and perfect if you follow our recipe. We have outlined the preparation process in 5 simple steps.

Step 1: Collect and Measure the Ingredients

Initially, you have to check the ingredient list and make sure that all the required ingredients are available at home.

• Collect all the ingredients before beginning the creamy hibachi sauce recipe.
• Then, measure the ingredients one by one using specific measuring spoons and cups.
• Place them in separate bowls after measuring. 

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce Base

The main recipe starts from this step.

• Take a bowl.
• Then, combine the measured mayonnaise, whipping cream, and ketchup.
• The sauce base is ready. 

Step 3: Prepare the Seasoning

We have to make the seasoning in the third step.

• Take a bowl.
• Combine onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, kosher salt, mustard powder, white pepper powder, sweet paprika, and black pepper powder in the bowl.
• Give a nice mixture using a spoon or whisk.
• The seasoning is ready for homemade Hibachi sauce. 

Step 4: Prepare the Hibachi Sauce

Now, it is the most important step of the Hibachi white sauce recipe.

• Take a saucepan and put 1 glass of water in the saucepan and start boiling.
• After bringing a boil, start simmering it.
• Now, place a steel pot on the top of the saucepan so the stem of the water can provide slight heat to the pot.
• After that, add unsalted butter into the pot and melt properly.
• Then, add the sauce base and mix it nicely.
• It’s time to add the prepared seasoning. Add the seasoning and mix nicely again.
• The perfect Hibachi sauce is ready.

Note: If you want to use lemon juice, you can add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice after seasoning the sauce. Keep in mind that you need to give a mixture again after adding lemon juice. 

Step 5: Chill and Serve

 Just after making the Hibachi sauce, the consistency may appear quite thin. You need to chill the sauce for a few hours before serving the sauce.

After chilling for hours, the consistency will become perfect. Then, you can serve the sauce with your favorite dishes.  

Shelf Life and Storage Tips

The shelf life of the Hibachi sauce is up to 1 – 2 weeks if you refrigerate the sauce. On the other hand, you can keep the sauce for up to 3 months if you can freeze the sauce for future use.

3 Useful Tips for Storage of the Hibachi Sauce

• You have to use an airtight glass container to refrigerate the sauce and make the container air and moisture-resistant. 
• You must avoid using a wet spoon to take the sauce from the storage container.
• Freezing could be a good option if you want to store the sauce for a long time. Thus, you can use ice cube trays to freeze the sauce. It will help you for easy portioning. 

Conclusion

Hibachi sauce is delicious and can enhance the taste of any Hibachi-style meal. We hope you learn how to prepare the perfect Hibachi sauce after reading this article.

Besides, you can follow our storage tips to store the sauce for further use or long-term storage. So! Why waste time now? Try to make the sauce in your kitchen and pair grilled, roasted, or fried food items with the sauce. Stay connected with us for popular sauce recipes. 

FAQS

What Are the Different Types of Hibachi Sauces?

Hibachi sauce comes in different types with unique flavors. Here, we will mention the 3 most common types of Hibachi sauce.

1. White Sauce or Traditional Hibachi Sauce: This sauce tastes basic and is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sugar, salt, vinegar, or lemon juice. 
2. Ginger Sauce: All the basic ingredients are used to prepare the ginger sauce. Additionally, a few slices of fresh ginger are used to make the ginger sauce. 
3. Mustard Sauce: With all common hibachi sauce ingredients, if you add some mustard powder into the sauce, you will get the mustard sauce.

What Are the Best Dishes to Pair With Hibachi Sauce?

You can pair various dishes with Hibachi sauce. Such as;

• Grilled steak
• Grilled or fried chicken
• Hibachi Shrimp
• Grilled vegetables
• Grilled fishes
• Fried rice

Can You Store Hibachi Sauce?

Yes, you can store Hibachi sauce. You just need to refrigerate the sauce in an airtight glass container. Then, you can store the sauce for up to 3 weeks. Furthermore, you can also freeze the Hibachi sauce for long-term storage. To learn more about storage tips, you can go through the article above.