Homemade Katsu Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
54 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Homemade Katsu Sauce
Description
Homemade Katsu Sauce combines common pantry ingredients to create the distinctively tangy and slightly sweet condiment often served with Japanese-style cutlets. The recipe uses ketchup as a base, enriched with savory soy sauce and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. Mirin adds mild sweetness and a subtle acidic note. Worcestershire sauce contributes depth and umami, while freshly grated ginger and minced garlic bring brightness and aromatic sharpness to the sauce.
The preparation is straightforward: all ingredients are mixed thoroughly and allowed to rest for at least 30 minutes. Allowing the sauce to rest helps the flavors to blend and mellow together. The resulting sauce has a balanced combination of sweet, sour, and savory elements with fresh aromatic accents. It is suited as a dip or drizzle for fried, grilled, or breaded dishes, particularly pork or chicken katsu.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic finely minced
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Let the sauce to rest at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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