Sauce Tonkatsu

Transform your homemade meals with the bold, tangy flavor of Sauce Tonkatsu, a Japanese-inspired condiment that's perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. This rich and savory sauce combines the umami depth of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce with the sweetness of ketchup and mirin, balanced by a hint of Dijon mustard, garlic, and warming spices like allspice and ginger. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is simmered to perfection, creating a thick, glossy finish that pairs beautifully with crispy breaded pork cutlets, fried chicken, or even veggie tempura. Easily stored for up to a month, it’s the ideal make-ahead recipe to bring authentic Japanese flair to your dinner table. Perfect for fans of homemade condiments and Japanese cuisine, this Sauce Tonkatsu recipe packs big flavor in every drizzle.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Allspice

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and rice vinegar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients together until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and allspice to the saucepan.

Step 4

Continue to stir the mixture constantly as it heats up. Bring it to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 6

Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors are well-blended, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 7

Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a clean glass jar or bottle.

Step 8

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a month, shaking or stirring before use to recombine any settled ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(424.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	500.9

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3321.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 89.9g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 672.0mg	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: 6.0%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 91.4%