This homemade Bang Bang Sauce takes 5 minutes to make and will elevate any dish to another level! It's creamy, sweet and spicy and tastes so much better than store bought especially with my healthy twist. Drizzle over Bang Bang Salmon for dinner tonight!
Why buy Bang Bang Sauce when it's so easy to make yourself! It literally takes 5 minutes to make and tastes that good you’ll want to dip and drizzle it over everything. If you've never tried bang bang sauce, it's similar to spicy mayonnaise except thinner and sweeter, making it perfect to drizzle over your favorite protein, poke bowls or buddha bowls such as my healthy salmon bowl you all love!
You all know I love putting a healthy twist on recipes, so here I've made one little tweak to make it healthier with added protein, oh and I promise you won't even know the difference. Since it's homemade, you can adjust the spice level to your preference. My recipe is mild-medium with a little spicy kick to make your taste buds dance without burning your mouth off 😂! Even though it's generally drizzled over seafood like tempura shrimp or salmon, it even tastes great with vegetables, burgers, sushi and more!
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Recipe Highlights
- Easy Peasy: Made in minutes using only a handful of ingredients
- Flavor Bomb: The balance of sweet and spicy with a creamy texture will have your taste buds dancing!
- Versatile: Use as a dipping sauce with fries, like my halloumi fries. Great as a spread for burgers, sandwiches with sushi or alongside veggies and meats
What is Bang Bang Sauce?
Bang Bang Sauce is a popular sweet and spicy condiment which is made with a base of mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and sriracha as the key ingredients. It became popular in Western culture with an American restaurant chain Bonefish Grill first serving bang bang shrimp, which is crispy fried shrimp tossed in this creamy sauce.
Many other restaurants since have introduced their own versions in their menus. In my travels, I've seen anything from dynamite shrimp, popcorn shrimp and many more. Its creamy and spicy and tastes so good with so many dishes such as salmon, poke bowls, even veggies, potatoes...the list goes on!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Mayonnaise is traditionally used as the main base of the sauce. In making this recipe a healtheir option, I've halved the mayonnaise with thick Greek yogurt, but you can of course use 100% mayo too. I've used Japanese kewpie mayonnaise which has a creamy rich taste but any regular mayonnaise will be great
- Greek yogurt gives the sauce a lighter texture with added protein. Its important to use a thick style yogurt (I prefer non fat yogurt) so the sauce holds up well and doesn't end up too runny. You could also go mayo free and use 100% yogurt for it to be even healthier with extra protein
- Sweet chilli sauce adds sweetness and a mild spicy kick to the sauce
- Sriracha hot sauce brings heat and compliments the sweet and creamy parts of the sauce. My recipe has a mild spice level but feel free to increase or decrease to your preference
- Lemon juice adds brightness to balance out the flavors. Swap with lime juice if needed or even vinegar
How to make Bang Bang Sauce
This sauce really lives up to its name and packs a punch. The best part...its so easy! Here's how to make it in minutes:
Step 1: Add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl
Step 2: Whisk well to combine and taste for seasoning and spice level. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Use thick Greek yogurt, as you don't want a runny watery sauce. Every brand is different so take the time to find the right texture as it will give you the best overall consistency
- Adjust to taste and increase the sriracha sauce quantity, more or less depending on your preference. I always suggest to start with less as you can always add extra
- Put in the refrigerator before serving. Whilst you can serve it immediately, if you have time this will help it thicken up as well
Storage Instructions
- Store sauce in an airtight container or sealed mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (that's only if you have opened a new yogurt jar)
- I don't recommend freezing this sauce
Serving Suggestions
This Bang Bang Sauce is super versatile and can pair with many dishes. Here are some of my favorites:
Seafood
Vegetarian Proteins
Spreads
Sushi
Dipping
Buddha Bowls
FAQs
It's a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce that originated from an American restaurant chain Bonefish Grill to make Bang Bang Shrimp - fried shrimp tossed with this sauce. These days it's a popular sauce to use on many dishes and different proteins and even sushi too!
Yes of course! To make it lighter and healthier, I've used 50% mayonnaise and Greek yogurt myself. Just make sure to use a thick style yogurt
No it's slightly different...Bang Bang sauce is made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha, whereas yum yum sauce is made with mayonnaise, tomato sauce/paste, garlic, paprika and more
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Bang Bang Sauce:
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Recipe
Bang Bang Sauce (Healthier & Delicious on Everything!)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise - I've used kewpie mayo
- ¼ cup thick Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce - more/less depending on your preferred spice level
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - or lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl add all of the ingredients and whisk together well
- Give it a taste for seasoning and to test the spice level and its ready to serve with your favorite meal such as my Bang Bang Salmon!
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