4.6 from 14 votes
Amai Sauce
You'll love this Wagamama's copycat Amai Sauce recipe! Sweet, sour, and spicy, this rich sauce is great on Katsu Curry or as a dipping sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons malt vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
Instructions
- Stir the sugar and both vinegars together in a small pot over a medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add all remaining ingredients and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until it reduces to a sticky thick sauce.
- TIP: if any foam forms, skim it away with a spoon and discard.
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Notes
- This recipe makes about ¾ cup of Amai sauce which is the perfect amount to dip 20 gyoza or potstickers. It can also be used as a sauce on Japanese curry or noodle dishes.
- Allow the sauce to cool before storing as hot liquid with sugar can cause serious burns if you're not careful.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you want a thinner consistency, simply add a little water when reheating.
- Serve amai sauce warm or cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
88mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
42IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.