Combine the 2 cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup water, 3 tablespoons sugar (less if you use ketchup), 2 tablespoons tomato paste (or ketchup), melted 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder and dab of Hot sauce, if using, in a small food processor. Blend well.
For best results, allow sauce to chill and flavors to marry for at least 1 hour.
Note:
of the recipe makes enough for 1 batch of chicken fried rice
