Easy Tonkatsu Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
55 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Easy Tonkatsu Sauce Recipe
Description
This tonkatsu sauce combines ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, giving it sweetness and umami depth, balanced by soy sauce's saltiness and brown sugar's mellow sweetness. The mustard powder contributes subtle heat and spice, while onion powder adds a mild aromatic tone. Toasted sesame seeds, ground coarsely before mixing in, add a nutty texture and flavor that enhances the sauce's profile.
The ingredients are simply whisked together, making the sauce fast to prepare without cooking. The recommendation to add the toasted sesame seeds just before serving helps maintain their crunch and freshness. Stored in an airtight container, the sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a month.
This versatile sauce suits fried pork cutlets, chicken katsu, or even as a dipping sauce for other fried foods and sandwiches, bringing a familiar sweet-savory profile common in Japanese cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder or 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, dry
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds to add later, toasted
Instructions
- To prepare the toasted sesame seeds, place them in a suribachi or mortar and pestle and coarsely grind them (if you prefer a finer texture, you can crush them further). Set aside.
- To make tonkatsu sauce, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dry mustard (or Dijon mustard) and onion powder in a small mixing bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Just before serving, add the crushed sesame seeds to the sauce and mix well. Drizzle the sauce over your tonkatsu or other fried foods and enjoy!Note: Homemade tonkatsu sauce can last in the refrigerator for up to 1 month if kept in an airtight container. (I recommend mixing in the crushed sesame seeds just before serving for maximum freshness and flavor.)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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