Tonkatsu Sauce 🍶 Japanese Classic 🇯🇵

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Sauces Japanese Oct 23, 2025 861 views
Total time15 min
Servings4
Per serving20 kcal
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About this recipe

Sweet–savory, tangy, and umami-rich—this iconic Japanese brown sauce turns fried cutlets, sandwiches, and fries into instant comfort. ✨
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Why you’ll love it

A 5-minute pantry blend that tastes like it simmered for hours! 🍯

Ingredients

Servings: 4 ×1
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Preparation

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Timing details

🕒 Preparation: 5 min
🔥 Cooking/Baking: 0 min
💤 Rest: 10 min
⏰ Total: 15 min

Nutrition

Calories 20 kcal
Protein0.3 g
Carbohydrates4.7 g
Fat0.1 g
Sodium31 mg

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Tips & variations

Tip

Warm the sauce gently to 40–45°C (104–113°F) before serving for a silkier mouthfeel. 🔥

Why it works

Mild heat loosens the ketchup base and helps aromatics bloom without cooking off acidity.

Variation

Stir in 5 ml (1 tsp / 0.17 fl oz) oyster sauce for deeper umami—or ½ tsp grated fresh ginger for a brighter finish.

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