Discover this delicious Tonkatsu sauce. This Japanese classic, savory, and sweet at the same time and full of umami, is an absolute must-try. Perfect with crispy schnitzel, grilled vegetables, salads, and rice dishes. And here, you will discover how you can easily make this delicious sauce at home!
Irresistibly tasty Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce
Today, a Japanese classic, the secret ingredient to make your dishes even tastier: Tonkatsu sauce. Savory, sweet, and spicy in a perfect balance. And that with simple ingredients that you buy in the supermarket.
The sauce with a delicious umami touch is delicious with crispy schnitzel (such as crisp Chicken Katsu), grilled vegetables as a dipping sauce, and numerous rice recipes. A delicious sauce that is so versatile that you can eat it with almost anything. Try it yourself!
Variations
- Do you like spicy? Then add some sriracha or ginger to the sauce.
- Vegan/vegetarian variant: replace the Worcestershire sauce with a vegan variant.
- Also tasty? Add some spring onion to the sauce. That gives a kick and also looks nice!
What is Tonkatsu Sauce?
Tonkatsu sauce is a savory and slightly sweet classic in Japan. It is often served with fried schnitzel. It combines sweet, salty, and spicy flavors and a hint of umami.
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 2 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mirin wine
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well until brown sugar dissolves.4 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 2 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Mirin wine, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Notes
- Spicy? Then add some sriracha or ginger to the sauce.
- Vegan/vegetarian variant: replace the Worcestershire sauce with a vegan variant.
- Also tasty? Add some scallion to the sauce. That gives a kick and also looks nice!
- Refrigerator: Store in the fridge in a sealed box or bottle. This way, you can store it for 3 to 5 days.
- Freezer: If you want to keep the tonkatsu sauce longer, freeze it in a freezer box. Then ensure you stay one cm from the top because the sauce expands during freezing. This way, you can store it for up to 2 months. After that, let thaw in the refrigerator.
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