Tonkatsu Sauce 🍶 Japanese Classic 🇯🇵
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
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Preparation
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Timing details
🕒 Preparation: 5 min
🔥 Cooking/Baking: 0 min
💤 Rest: 10 min
⏰ Total: 15 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
Estimated values per serving.
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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Original recipe: https://grannyzen.com/recipe/388-tonkatsu-sauce-japanese-classic
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