Low Fat Sauce Tonkatsu

Elevate your meals with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat Sauce Tonkatsu, a lighter twist on the classic Japanese favorite. This quick and simple recipe combines pantry staples like low-sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, enhanced with the tangy kick of apple cider vinegar and the aromatic warmth of fresh ginger. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this velvety sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, offering all the rich umami flavors of traditional Tonkatsu sauce without the added calories. Perfectly suited for health-conscious foodies, it’s the ideal accompaniment for crispy breaded pork cutlets or any protein of your choice. Try this easy, low-fat sauce to transform your dishes into a savory masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Stevia or favorite low-calorie sweetener equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, stevia, garlic powder, onion powder, and grated fresh ginger.

Step 2

Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and the tomato paste is fully dissolved.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, add the mixture and cook over medium heat.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until it forms a smooth slurry.

Step 5

Once the sauce begins to simmer, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan.

Step 6

Continue to stir the sauce constantly until it thickens to the desired consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Low Fat Sauce Tonkatsu alongside your favorite dish, commonly paired with breaded pork cutlets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(176.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	93.5

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1638.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 69.2mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 587.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 78.2%