Bang bang sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce with a creamy, savory taste. Boom Boom sauce has more tanginess and, with the addition of mustard, has a more vinegar-based flavor.
No, they are not the same. Both are creamy mayo-based sauces. Bang Bang is a slightly sweet sauce, due to the Thai sweet chili sauce in the recipe, while Yum Yum is a bit more savory with a subtle tomato flavor.
Like bang bang, yum yum is mayonnaise-based and a bit spicy, and both have frequently been served with shrimp. But unlike bang bang, which gets its spice from Sriracha and sweet Thai chili sauces, yum yum's spiciness is courtesy of ingredients like paprika and cayenne pepper.
While similar to bang bang sauce, they're not exactly the same. Both are mayo based with chili sauce, however boom boom sauce includes ketchup and garlic, making it milder and tangier. A bang bang sauce recipe usually uses honey vs. brown sugar so is slightly thicker.
Nutrition Facts 1 servings per container Serving size 4 oz Calories per serving 319
Amount/serving
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Hobby: Flower arranging, Yo-yoing, Tai chi, Rowing, Macrame, Urban exploration, Knife making
Introduction: My name is Madonna Wisozk, I am a attractive, healthy, thoughtful, faithful, open, vivacious, zany person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
We notice you're using an ad blocker
Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you.