Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce (only 4 ingredients!) (VIDEO)

Ingredients for Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce

Homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce only requires 4 ingredients – and they are all pantry staples you probably already have at home! Most people may think that it’s complicated to make homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce at home, or that you would need a lot of ingredients, so they buy the store-bought version. But after trying this recipe, you’ll see that is not the case!

• ketchup – Some brands of ketchup may be sweeter than others; therefore, I would adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
• Worcestershire sauce
• oyster sauce – my favorite oyster sauce is by Lee Kum Kee.
  • They make a great vegan version as well!
• brown sugar – this will be to taste, so start with less than 1 tbsp and add accordingly. I like my Homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce on the less sweet side but you may prefer a sweeter version! You may also find that your ketchup is not as sweet as some other brands (noted above).

What is Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce?

Homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce is a thick, sweet and savory Japanese sauce that is often used as a dipping sauce for Tonkatsu, a deep-fried pork cutlet, Chicken Katsu (or Air Fryer Chicken Katsu), and other Japanese dishes. If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, then you’re probably already familiar with Tonkatsu (Katsu) sauce. We love it so much, we can practically eat it with anything!

If you’re looking for ideas on other dishes to eat Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce with, try it with:

• Roasted Vegetables
• Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce goes amazingly with fried foods; I love eating it with other fried Japanese food, such as Japanese Fried Chicken – Chicken Karaage or Air Fryer Chicken Karaage
• In Hawaii, I’ve had Mochiko Chicken served with Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce on the side with Hawaiian Mac Salad and a bowl of white rice
• This might be a surprising combination but I think the sweet and savory sauce goes perfectly with scrambled eggs or an omelet!

How to Store Your Homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce

When I make my homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce, I like to double or triple the portion so it’s easily accessible whenever I want it! Therefore, it’s important to discuss how to store your delicious sauce.

Once mixed, store your homemade Tonkatsu (Katsu) sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. (This must be refrigerated!) In an airtight container, it can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 1 month. NOTE: Make sure to avoid dipping directly into your Tonkatsu (Katsu) Sauce container; you want to avoid any cross-contamination or crumbs in your sauce!

Why I love Making Homemade Sauces

I love making as many Sauces and Condiments at home as possible! It allows me to:

• control the quality of my ingredients
• avoid unnecessary additives or preservatives
• I can customize it to my taste (I usually prefer sauces on the less sweet and more spicy side)

I would highly recommend you try making some of your favorite sauces or condiments at home as well!

Some of my favorite recipes that you will love are:

• If I had to pick one recipe of mine you have to try, it would be my super versatile Sichuan Chili Oil – I drizzle this one top of EVERYTHING! One of the most commonly asked questions I get is what brand of chili oil I recommend and my answer is always – my own!
• I love making homemade Garlic Herb Compound Butter for the holidays, special occasions, or even just to elevate your weekly meals at home! If you’re having guests over, they will be so impressed by how beautiful and delicious this butter is!
• Dumplings are one of my favorite foods in the world and nothing goes better with dumplings than my homemade Dumpling Dipping Sauce! It’s sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy – basically the perfect sauce!