Best 10 Tonkatsu Sauce Recipes
**Tonkatsu Sauce: A Versatile Condiment for Japanese Cuisine**
Tonkatsu sauce, a thick, sweet, and savory sauce, is a ubiquitous condiment in Japanese cuisine, particularly for dishes like tonkatsu (breaded and fried pork cutlet), ebi fry (fried shrimp), and chicken katsu. Its rich, tangy flavor profile, derived from a combination of fruits, vegetables, and spices, enhances the crispy texture and meaty flavors of these dishes. This article presents two variations of tonkatsu sauce: a classic recipe using fresh ingredients and a simplified version made with pantry staples. Both recipes yield a delicious and versatile sauce that can elevate various Japanese dishes beyond just katsu. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you in creating an authentic tonkatsu sauce that will add a burst of flavor to your culinary creations.
TONKATSU SAUCE
My husband loves Tonkatsu and uses this sauce on more than just Tonkatsu. It's great for coconut shrimp and for dipping umeboshi pork rolls. Keep leftover sauce refrigerated . . . if there is any.
Provided by CherylKob
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl. Let flavors blend for at least 1/2 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 403.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
TONKATSU / KATSU SAUCE
This is a version of a sauce used for tonkatsu (pork) or chicken katsu. My family loves it, and I like it better than a local restaurant's sauce.
Provided by Soifua
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, mustard powder, garlic powder, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
TONKATSU SAUCE
This sweet and spicy sauce goes beautifully with Japanese katsu (fried pork or chicken cutlets, dredged in Panko crumbs).
Provided by Tracy K
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in medium-size glass or plastic bowl, then whisk until thoroughly blended.
- Use as a sauce with tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets, or chicken cutlets) and katsudon, or as a sauce to accompany grilled chicken, turkey, pork, steaks or fish.
- You can even drizzle some on a shredded cabbage salad.
LUCY'S QUICK TONKATSU SAUCE
I created this sauce in my own kitchen with ingredients I already had in my cupboard. The results are delicious and it has become a staple in my home. This recipe can easily be doubled. Try using it for dipping katsu chicken and egg rolls, or use it as a substitute for barbeque sauce. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by LucyDelRey
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h6m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, sugar, garlic powder, and ginger in a microwave-safe coffee mug or glass measuring cup. Stir well with a fork and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir again and set aside.
- Let stand for 1 hour to allow the flavors to incorporate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 770.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
CRISP PANKO CHICKEN CUTLETS W/TONKATSU SAUCE
We just tried this recipe last week from Fine Cooking Magazine. I love the crispness the panko bread crumbs give the chicken and the tonkatsu sauce is a nice tangy sauce that goes great with the chicken.
Provided by lisar
Categories Chicken
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, lightly score both sides of the chicken breasts in a checkerboard pattern.
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the breasts and pound until they are about ½ inch thick.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour and then dip it in the beaten eggs, shaking to remove excess.
- Dip each piece in the flour and egg again an then coat the chicken in the panko.
- In a deep, straight sided sauté pan, heat about ¼ inch vegetable oil over medium high heat until the oil ripples and simmers in the pan and instantly erupts into lots of bubbles when you dip a corner of the chicken breast into it.
- Immediately reduce the heat to medium low and fry the chicken in batches until cooked through and golden on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- If the oil seems to cool down to much during frying, increase the heat a little to maintain a steady bubbling action.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve it with abundant shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
- tonkatsu sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the Worcestershire, sugar, soy sauce and ketchup.
- Bring to a simmer over medium low heat.
- Reduce the heat to gentle simmer and whisk often until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk in mustard and allspice.
- Cool to room temperature.
- The sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.
PORK KATSU AND TONKATSU SAUCE (JAPANESE BREADED PORK AND DIPPING SAUCE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-39535
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare sauce by whisking together all ingredients and refrigerating. Between two sheets of waxed paper beat pork cutlets as thin as possible with a meat mallet. Season cutlets with salt and pepper. Beat the egg in a low bowl. Coat the cutlets first in the flour, then the egg, and finally the panko crumbs. Over medium high heat pan fry pork for approx. 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and no longer pink inside. Serve warm with tonkatsu sauce for dipping.
TONKATSU SAUCE
When Tonkatsu Sauce is impossible to find (like in my area) this recipe as close as you can get to the original sauce. I actually like it better than the real thing.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Other Sauces
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the dry mustard and water until smooth.
- 2. Whisk in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Tamari.
TONKATSU (FRIED PORK CUTLET WITH SPICY SAUCE)
Another take on pork tonkatsu, this one with a recipe for the sauce, in case you don't have access to Bulldog Sauce. This one is from Susan Fuller Slack's "Japanese Cooking". Restaurants in Japan that specialize in tonkatsu are very popular. A serrated bread knife is the easiest way to shred the cabbage. If you don't care for raw cabbage, it can be lightly stir fried before mounding on plates.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine ingredients for Spicy Dipping Sauce and set aside, covered, for 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
- Lightly pound the pork slices until slightly flattened. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat lightly with flour.
- Combine the egg and milk in a shallow pan. Place panko in a shallow pan. Dip pork slices in egg mixture, then coat both sides of pork slices with panko and set aside on a platter.
- In a wok or shallow heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees, or until a 1-inch cube of bread turn golden brown in 60 seconds. Fry, 2 or 3 slices at a time, 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and done inside. Turn once or twice for even browning. Drain cooked cutlets on paqper towels and keep warm in a 150 degree oven.
- Place a pile of shredded raw cabbage on each serving plate. Slice cooked pork piece into 1/2-inch strips, keeping pieces in original shape. Place a sliced cutlet on top of each portion of shredded cabbage, arranging pork in its original shape, as if it had not been sliced. Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
TONKATSU SAUCE MIMIC RECIPE
Tastes really close to real tonkatsu sauce. Real sauce can have 20-plus ingredients. Adjust flavors to your liking.
Provided by Jared Stymiest
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 180.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
TONKATSU SAUCE
Categories Watermelon Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, Mirin, Worcestershire sauce, ginger and garlic together in a bowl.
- Let flavors blend for at least 1/2 hour, but best if allowed to sit overnight in refrigerator.
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful the sauce will be.
- Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce: Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and makes them easier to blend.
- Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is one of the main ingredients in tonkatsu sauce, so it's important to use a good quality one.
- Add a bit of sugar to the sauce: The sugar helps to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and soy sauce.
- Use a blender to make the sauce: A blender is the easiest way to get a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Let the sauce cool before using it: The sauce will thicken as it cools, so it's best to let it cool for a few minutes before using it.
Conclusion:
Tonkatsu sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for dipping tonkatsu, but it can also be used as a marinade, a basting sauce, or even a stir-fry sauce. With its sweet, tangy, and savory flavor, tonkatsu sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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