Tonkatsu Sauce

Tonkatsu Sauce

A tangy, fruity-sweet Japanese condiment that turns fried cutlets into something craveable.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 35/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Shellfish

This thick, dark sauce balances ketchup's sweetness with the deep tang of Worcestershire and soy sauce, finished with a touch of sugar for roundness. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop with pantry staples, no cooking required beyond a quick simmer to meld flavors. Drizzle it over tonkatsu, use it as a dipping sauce, or stir it into fried rice for a savory depth.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.

  2. Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy.

  4. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

  5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Tonkatsu Sauce

    This thick, dark sauce balances ketchup's sweetness with the deep tang of Worcestershire and soy sauce, finished with a touch of sugar for roundness. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop with pantry staples, no cooking required beyond a quick simmer to meld flavors. Drizzle it over tonkatsu, use it as a dipping sauce, or stir it into fried rice for a savory depth.

    10 min 16 oz 35 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.

    2. 2

      Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

    3. 3

      Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy.

    4. 4

      Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

    5. 5

      Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.