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Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce is a thick, sweet, and tangy condiment made from Worcestershire sauce, sugar, ketchup, and oyster sauce. This easy-to-make sauce balances savory and sweet flavors, making it a classic accompaniment for breaded and fried Japanese dishes like tonkatsu and croquettes. Mixing the ingredients until the sugar dissolves creates a smooth sauce that can be stored refrigerated and used to enhance various fried or baked preparations.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
(1
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 4½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (use vegan Worcestershire sauce for vegan)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (plus more to taste)
- 5 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce (use Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce for vegetarian or if you‘re allergic to shellfish)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients. I included a bottle of Bull-Dog Tonkatsu Sauce in the image, but it‘s not needed for this recipe.
- In a jar or small bowl, combine 4½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 Tbsp sugar. Whisk well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Then, add 5 Tbsp ketchup and 2 Tbsp oyster sauce and whisk until combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Some ketchup is sweeter than others, so please adjust the amount of sugar to taste. Your Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce is ready to use.
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To Serve
- Enjoy this Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce as a condiment for breaded and/or deep-fried Japanese foods like Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu, and Korokke (Potato and Meat Croquette) or their baked versions Baked Tonkatsu, Baked Chicken Katsu, and Baked Croquette. Tonkatsu sauce is also an ingredient in recipes like Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu), Keema Curry, and Meat Doria (Rice Gratin).
To Store
- Store in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks or freezer for 3–4 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
2658mg
(111%)
Potassium
843mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 (1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2658mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.