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A classic Japanese sauce with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This authentic homemade recipe combines ketchup, Worcestershire, oyster sauce, and mirin to create the quintessential dipping sauce for crispy pork or chicken katsu. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's a simple way to elevate your meal.
For 8 servings
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and freshly grated ginger.
Whisk vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and homogenous. Continue whisking for about 1-2 minutes to ensure the sugar granules have fully dissolved.
Let the sauce rest to allow the flavors to meld. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This step is crucial for the best taste.
Serve with your favorite dish. This sauce is the classic accompaniment for Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) or Chicken Katsu, but also pairs well with korokke (croquettes) and ebi fry (fried shrimp).
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A classic Japanese sauce with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This authentic homemade recipe combines ketchup, Worcestershire, oyster sauce, and mirin to create the quintessential dipping sauce for crispy pork or chicken katsu. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's a simple way to elevate your meal.
This japanese recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 43.84 calories per serving with 0.47g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side.
For a more complex, fruity sweetness, add 1 tablespoon of finely grated apple or a teaspoon of apple sauce to the mixture.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of Japanese karashi mustard or a pinch of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) for a gentle heat.
For a thicker, glaze-like consistency, gently simmer the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 3-5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
The ketchup base provides lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in cooked tomatoes, which helps combat oxidative stress in the body.
Fresh ginger contains gingerol, a compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can aid in digestion.
A single serving of 2 tablespoons of this homemade Tonkatsu Sauce contains approximately 45-50 calories, depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
Tonkatsu sauce is a condiment and should be enjoyed in moderation. It contains sugar and sodium from ingredients like soy sauce and ketchup. However, making it at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients and avoid the high-fructose corn syrup and preservatives found in many store-bought versions.
Yes, you can make a gluten-free version. Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce, and ensure your Worcestershire sauce and oyster sauce are certified gluten-free, as some brands contain wheat.
They are very similar, but Okonomiyaki sauce is typically sweeter and thicker, often containing ingredients like dates or shiitake mushroom stock for a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
You can store it in an airtight container, like a glass jar, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavors will continue to meld and may even improve after a day or two.