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    Katsu Sauce

    Published: Oct 29, 2022 Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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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!

    colorful building block food containers with asparagus, pork cutlet sandwiches, french fries and katsu sauce inside.

    Tonkatsu Sauce FAQs

    What is Katsu sauce?

    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!

    What does Katsu sauce taste like?

    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.

    Is Katsu sauce the same as Tonkatsu 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

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
    2. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth.
    3. 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

    Isabel Laessig
    All the flavor of a delicious tonkatsu sauce, whipped up in less than five minutes! This quick and easy katsu sauce is sure to be a winner on just about anything you pair it with!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Total Time 2 mins
    Course Dressing, Sauce
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 49 kcal

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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