This recipe shows you how to make a quick & easy Tonkatsu Sauce from scratch. Serve it with Japanese Pork Katsu (Tonkatsu) or other deep-fried dishes.ย
Tonkatsu Sauce is typically served withย Japanese Pork Katsu (Tonkatsu)) which is a deep-fried pork cutlet. You can also serve this amazing sauce will all sorts of dishes!
Tonkatsu Sauce mainly consists of vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, prunes, dates, apples, lemon juice, carrots, onions, and celery. In addition, it also includes more than 10 kinds of spices along with soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Unfortunately, it's a lot of work to make it from scratch, but you can definitely make a simplified version that tastes just as good to go with your homemade Japanese Pork Katsu (Tonkatsu.)
What You'll Need to Make Easy Tonkatsu Sauce
- Ketchup - I recommend using a ketchup with whole ingredients!
- Worcestershire Sauce - Look for a milder option, such as a Japanese brand. If you do choose to use a traditional Worcestershire sauce, you may want to water it down a bit to help balance out he flavor.
- Oyster Sauce - If you are allergic to shellfish, try using a vegetarian based stir-fry sauce.
- Sugar - Add less or, in addition, feel free to add more.
It's that easy! With just 4 ingredients you can make a delicious and satisfying sauce!
How to Make a Quick and Easy Tonkatsu Sauce
First, and the only step - combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl & whisk well.
Taste and adjust any seasonings to your liking. Besides this step, the rest is up to you!
I like to serve it with a a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, but you can omit these if you'd like. Also, feel free to add some ground sesame seeds! Definitely give this recipe a try and taste and adjust as desired.
Serve you Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce with Japanese Pork Katsu (Tonkatsu)
Are you also looking for a store bough options? This is one of my favorite sauces for a quick go to! Get it here. (But I still highly recommend you make this recipe as well!)
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Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2ยฝ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1ยฝ teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1โ teaspoons sugar Add more sugar, as desired
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Adjust the sauce according to your liking.
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