Learn how to make authentic tonkatsu sauce at home with this easy recipe. Tonkatsu sauce is a sweet and tangy Japanese sauce that is commonly served with breaded and fried dishes like tonkatsu and katsudon. Made with simple ingredients like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, this homemade version is both flavorful and versatile. Use it as a dipping sauce or as a condiment to enhance the taste of various dishes. Give your Japanese-inspired meals an extra burst of flavor with this delicious tonkatsu sauce!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mirin (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the tonkatsu sauce cool completely.
- Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or bottle and refrigerate it until ready to use.
