Low Sodium Sauce Tonkatsu

Elevate your Japanese-inspired dishes with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Sauce Tonkatsu! Specially crafted for those mindful of sodium intake, this homemade tonkatsu sauce boasts a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with low-sodium ketchup and soy sauce, balanced by hints of apple cider vinegar, honey, and the umami richness of Worcestershire sauce, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. A touch of Dijon mustard, ground ginger, and garlic powder adds a subtle depth, making this sauce the perfect accompaniment to crispy pork cutlets, chicken, tofu, or even roasted vegetables. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and enjoy a guilt-free, made-from-scratch condiment that’s bursting with bold flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup low-sodium ketchup
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the low-sodium ketchup, low-sodium soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 2

Add the honey, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the saucepan.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the ground ginger, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.

Step 4

Add the unseasoned rice vinegar to balance the flavors.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture continuously until everything is well combined.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator.

Step 9

The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(234.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	263.2

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1308.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 51.1g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 24.9mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 181.7mg	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: 1.6%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 92.1%