Description
This homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make Japanese dipping sauce perfect for tonkatsu, chicken katsu, burgers, and fries. Made from a blend of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mirin, and seasonings, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust seasoning if desired for your preferred balance of flavors.
- Serve or store: Use the sauce immediately as a dipping sauce or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to one week for later use.
- Optional simmering: For a thicker sauce, simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, gently simmer the sauce over low heat for 5–7 minutes to reduce it.
- This versatile sauce pairs perfectly not only with tonkatsu but also with chicken katsu, burgers, and fries.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week.
