Vegan Yumm Sauce (Best Copycat Recipe!) (2024)

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This Vegan Yumm Sauce is my take on the sauce made popular at Cafe Yumm. It’s ultra-creamy, full of flavor, and has 10 grams of protein in just 2 tablespoons!

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My sister’s best known dinner recipe is dino nuggets. As in, the frozen dinosaur shaped chicken nugget-flavored product.

But when I was visiting her in Hawaii this summer, she offered to make this vegan yum sauce to go on our veggie buddha bowls and I was, as the kids say, shook.

After standing over the blender throwing in the most random assortment of ingredients—chickpeas, tofu, nutritional yeast, and the like—the result was the creamiest, richest sauce that paired perfectly with our sweet potato and kale vegetable bowls.

She picked up the recipe in Portland, inspired by the infamous Yumm Sauce at Cafe Yumm. But for us folk who can’t get our hands on the real stuff, this Vegan Yum Sauce packs in all that flavor with a quick blitz of the blender!

Reader rating

★★★★★

“Oh my goodness! I moved from Oregon over 2 years ago and I missed my Yumm bowl so much! I am NOT a cook by any means and this sauce was really easy to make… and so delicious! 100% recommend!!” —Kelsey

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Ingredients in yumm sauce

Yum sauce ingredients create a sauce that is so dreamy and creamy while also being insanely healthy. The good news is that the only “uncommon” ingredient is chickpea juice. But, if you have a can of chickpeas, you have chickpea juice!

  • Chickpeas: The bulk ingredient in vegan yum sauce is ½cup of chickpeas. This adds thickness while also supplying some protein (chickpeas are so nutritious)!
  • Nutritional Yeast: Next, ½cup of nutritional yeast will add flavor to the sauce (what the heck is nutritional yeast, anyways?)
  • Tofu: Next up is the silken tofu. You’ll need ½cup. Tofu loads up your sauce with anti-inflammatories and antioxidants! (The difference between silken and firm tofu here!)
  • Almonds: ¼cup of slivered almonds adds subtle earthy undertones.
  • Lemon Juice: Add a splash (2 tablespoons, to be exact) of lemon juice for a slight zing.
  • Seasonings: As for the spices, you will need ½teaspoon of salt, ½teaspoon of curry powder, and 2 cloves of garlic. If you don’t have fresh cloves, you can use ½teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • Chickpea Juice: Finish off the sauce by including ¼cup of chickpea juice for texture!
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How to make homemade yum sauce

When I say this recipe couldn’t get easier, I quite literally mean that. The only way to make it easier is to… not make it, and that’s because it only requires one step!

Add all of the ingredients except the chickpea juice to ablender. Blitz until smooth, and slowly add the chickpea juice until you reach a thick, pourable consistency. That’s it!

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Recipe tips

Chickpea Juice
Chickpea juice is what you get when you simply soak chickpeas in water. For this recipe, you can use some of the liquid that comes in the can with the chickpeas!

Extra Flavor
To add even more oomph to your sauce, feel free to add additional flavorings like paprika, onion powder, or even sriracha.

Storage
For best results, yum sauce should be kept refrigerated and enjoyed within about a week.

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How to use vegan yum sauce

When a sauce is this good, food is simply a vehicle for the sauce. Some of the “vehicles” that pair well with the flavor of yum sauce are listed below!

  • Top your roasted veggie Buddha Bowl with the creamiest sauce around!
  • Add a spoonful to a bowl of Tempeh Vegetarian Chili for the perfect final touch.
  • Enjoy it in Eggplant Curry for an extra flavor component.

Lastly, simply use yum sauce as a dip for your favorite dippable veggies (carrots, celery, etc.) or fries!

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Vegan Yumm Sauce (Best Copycat Recipe!)

4.73 from 61 votes

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

Author: Sarah Bond

Calories: 100kcal

Servings: 2 cups

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This Vegan Yumm Sauce is my take on the sauce made popular at Cafe Yumm. It's creamy, full of flavor, and has a healthy dose of protein.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup canned chickpeas 100 g, keep juice from the can
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast 50 g
  • ½ cup silken tofu 100 g
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds 40 g
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup chickpea juice 60 mL

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except chickpea juice to a blender.

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  • Blitz until smooth, slowly adding chickpea juice until you reach a thick, pourable consistency.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 2Tbsp Calories: 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 9.2g (3%) Protein: 9.9g (20%) Fat: 3.3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 200mg (9%) Potassium: 80mg (2%) Fiber: 5.2g (22%) Sugar: 0.3g Calcium: 10mg (1%) Iron: 1.4mg (8%)

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Yumm sauce? ›

Ingredients: Canola Oil, Water, Almonds, Nutritional Yeast (Dried Yeast, Vitamins [B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-9 and B-12]), Garbanzo Beans, Soy Lecithin, Lemon Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Soybeans, Salt, Garlic, Herbs.

Is yumm sauce vegan? ›

What are the ingredients in Yumm! Sauce? Yumm! Sauce is vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, corn-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and cholesterol-free.

What is yum yum sauce made of? ›

Yum Yum Sauce is made of mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, sugar, paprika and water to thin the sauce out. That's it! It's really just a matter of the right ratios of ingredients to get the flavor you want!

Is Yum Yum sauce the same as Cafe Yumm sauce? ›

This Yumm Sauce is specific to the brand, Cafe Yumm! and should not be confused with the popular Yum Yum Sauce that can be found in many Japanese steakhouse restaurants.

What is the original name of yum yum sauce? ›

Yum Yum Sauce (also known as White Sauce, Sakura Sauce, or Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce) has been commonly found in Japanese steakhouses for years. More recently, people have started to notice this sauce appearing in sushi restaurants as well.

What is the taste of yum yum sauce? ›

An all-purpose sauce for everyday pleasure, yum yum sauce should taste balanced with savoriness, sweetness and a touch of acid and gosoham, the Korean word often used to describe the nuttiness of sesame oil.

Is Chick Fil A sauce vegan? ›

Does chick-fil-a sauce have dairy in it? YES! Normal chick-fil-a sauces and menu items use non-vegan products. Make this for the perfect dairy-free substitute.

Does Yumm sauce have dairy? ›

What are the ingredients in Yumm! Sauce? Yumm! Sauce is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, corn-free, and cholesterol-free.

Which sauce is vegan? ›

Many of these condiments may contain ingredients for which animals are harmed, so be sure to check the label.
  • Aioli. Aioli is traditionally a vegan condiment made with just garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. ...
  • Barbecue Sauce. ...
  • Chutney. ...
  • co*cktail Sauce. ...
  • Comeback Sauce. ...
  • Curry. ...
  • Fish Sauce. ...
  • Honey.

Why is yum yum sauce so good? ›

It's nuanced. It's a delightfully creamy blend that balances the sweet with the salty and the spice. You can use it when you're hosting hibachi night at home, dishing it out to your guests as you throw shrimp tails into their pockets and create an ill-advised onion volcano on your stovetop.

What is Boom Boom sauce made of? ›

This sauce is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and spices. What does Boom Boom Sauce taste like? Boom boom sauce is a little spicy, a little sweet, and a little tangy. It is the perfect balance of flavors for your favorite savory dishes like burgers, fries, fried shrimp, and much more!

Is yum yum sauce just sriracha mayo? ›

Both spicy mayo and yum yum sauce have a mayonnaise base, but spicy mayo packs a lot more heat than yum yum sauce. Most spicy mayo is made with just two ingredients like the one I share here. Yum yum sauce is sweeter and less spicy as it uses ketchup or tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and a little hot sauce.

What nationality is Yum Yum sauce? ›

Also known as white sauce or shrimp sauce, yum yum is an entirely American invention—a pinkish, mayonnaise-based condiment devised to accompany the theater and steak/chicken/shrimp line-up served in teppanyaki restaurants.

Can you eat expired yum yum sauce? ›

For best results, we encourage immediate refrigeration and that you finish your Yumm! Sauce before the "Enjoy By" date. After the "Enjoy By" date, we encourage you to dispose of the contents and recycle or reuse the container.

Where is yum yum sauce made? ›

Terry Ho's Yum Yum Sauce is manufactured at a plant in Leesburg, Ga. Seeing the business potential, Ho started manufacturing and bottling the sauce on a mass scale about a decade ago. Success came quickly. The sauce worked its way to larger and larger outlets, diffusing throughout the United States.

Is yum yum sauce actually Japanese? ›

And even though you're accustomed to having it served to you in Asian restaurants, much like sriracha, yum yum sauce aka shrimp sauce is believed to have actually been invented — or at least popularized and mass marketed — in America.

Is yum yum sauce called spicy mayo? ›

Both spicy mayo and yum yum sauce have a mayonnaise base, but spicy mayo packs a lot more heat than yum yum sauce. Most spicy mayo is made with just two ingredients like the one I share here. Yum yum sauce is sweeter and less spicy as it uses ketchup or tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and a little hot sauce.

Is Cafe Yumm sauce dairy free? ›

Yumm! Sauce is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, corn-free, and cholesterol-free.

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