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Tonkatsu Sauce

Japan

Tonkatsu sauce is a Japanese interpretation of Worcestershire sauce, created in the Meiji era when Western-style food (yoshoku) became fashionable in Japan.

A thick, fruity-sweet Japanese brown sauce for breaded pork cutlets. Tangy with a savoury Worcestershire depth.

Authentic Japan Tonkatsu Sauce recipe
Prep
5 mins
Cook
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
40 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

4 tbsptomato ketchup
3 tbspWorcestershire sauce
2 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspoyster sauce
1 tbspcaster sugar
1 tspmirin
1 tspDijon mustard
1/2 tspgarlic powder

Method

1

Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan.

2

Warm over a low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

3

Taste and adjust the sweetness and tang.

4

Cool and serve with tonkatsu, katsu curry or okonomiyaki. Keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge.

Chef's Tip

For a more authentic fruity taste, add a spoonful of grated apple or apple purΓ©e.

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