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Katsu sauce is a complex, savory delight! Traditionally made with over 10 different spices and seasonings, it has a reputation for being difficult to make at home, but this easy 7 pantry ingredient Katsu Sauce Recipe takes under a minute and tastes just as delicious!
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Katsu Sauce Recipe
If you've never had pork katsu sauce with your breaded pork cutlets or other deep-fried favorites, now's the time to discover a new favorite pairing! This Japanese sauce, also known as Tonkatsu sauce for the Tonkatsu pork cutlets it traditionally goes with, is creamy, savory, and full of flavor.
Many traditional Japanese sauces can take days of careful preparation, but this recipe for homemade tonkatsu sauce is the simplest sauce ever. Just whisk it all together and it's ready to serve!
Even better, it's perfect with any fried foods! Use it as chicken katsu sauce to spruce up fried chicken strips, or dip tempura vegetables in it for an extra splash of flavor. With how easy it is to make, you'll be serving it with everything!
Tonkatsu Sauce FAQs
Katsu sauce, or Tonkatsu sauce, is a traditional Japanese sauce made to pair with Tonkatsu, a breaded pork cutlet deep-fried in oil. It can be made in many ways from complicated and involved to quick and easy!
Often considered to be the BBQ sauce of Japanese cuisine, Katsu sauce similarly combines sweet and savory flavors! It's a little tart and a little salty, with loads of savory flavor and sweetness to balance it out. It's similar to Worcestershire sauce.
Tonkatsu is the name of the dish Katsu sauce was originally served with. Katsu sauce is just a shortened version of the name, and is the same sauce!
Katsu Sauce Ingredients
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Sugar
- Soy sauce
- Garlic powder
How to Make Katsu Sauce
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Whisk vigorously until completely smooth.
- Store, chilled, until ready to use- it gets more flavorful as it chills!
Katsu Recipe Tips
- If you don't have Oyster sauce or can't have shellfish, fish sauce is a pretty good substitute. If fish is off the menu too, a little Hoisin sauce will do the trick! It has a slightly stronger flavor, so prepare to use a little less.
- If you're cooking gluten-free, make sure to check your bottle of Oyster sauce to make sure it doesn't already include soy sauce, which typically secretly contains small amounts of wheat. As for the soy sauce, swap it out with coconut aminos or tamari! Note that coconut aminos are very sweet, so you might not need to add sugar.
- Mayonnaise has a tendency to clump when mixed with thinner liquids, so make sure to whisk the sauce well to make sure it's nice and smooth.
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Katsu Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 2¼ teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
- Pinch Garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.2 Tablespoons ketchup, 1½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon Oyster sauce, 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise, 2¼ teaspoons Granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons Soy sauce, Pinch Garlic powder
- Whisk vigorously until completely smooth.
- Store, chilled, until ready to use- it gets more flavorful as it chills!
Notes
- If you don't have Oyster sauce or can't have shellfish, fish sauce is a pretty good substitute. If fish is off the menu too, a little Hoisin sauce will do the trick! It has a slightly stronger flavor, so prepare to use a little less.
- If you're cooking gluten-free, make sure to check your bottle of Oyster sauce to make sure it doesn't already include soy sauce, which typically secretly contains small amounts of wheat. As for the soy sauce, swap it out with coconut aminos or tamari! Note that coconut aminos are very sweet, so you might not need to add sugar.
- Mayonnaise has a tendency to clump when mixed with thinner liquids, so make sure to whisk the sauce well to make sure it's nice and smooth.
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