Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 jar
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Calories
25 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce
Description
This sauce recipe starts by mixing oyster sauce and sugar until fully dissolved, creating a sweet-savory base. Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce are then incorporated, adding acidity and tang along with umami and depth. The combined ingredients yield a thick, flavorful sauce reminiscent of commercially prepared okonomiyaki sauces but easily made from pantry staples.
The balance of sweet and tangy flavors makes it suitable for drizzling over okonomiyaki or similar savory dishes. Adjusting the sugar amount can customize sweetness according to taste or ketchup brand variations.
This sauce can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks, making it a convenient condiment for repeated use. Using vegetarian alternatives for oyster sauce can accommodate allergies without losing the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oyster sauce (76 g; I used Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce; if you‘re allergic to shellfish, use Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce)
- 3 Tbsp sugar (39 g; or more, to taste)
- ½ cup ketchup (136 g; to taste)
- 7 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (105 g; I used Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine ¼ cup oyster sauce and 3 Tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Mix with a spatula or whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Tip: I used organic cane sugar.
- Add ½ cup ketchup and 7 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Tip: I used Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup. Some ketchup is sweeter than others, so please adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
- Mix it well, taste the sauce, and adjust it according to your liking.
To Serve
- To enjoy, drizzle Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce on your favorite Japanese savory pancake. Try my recipes for homemade Okonomiyaki and Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki.
To Store
- You can keep the sauce in an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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