Simple & Easy Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce Recipe

Tonkatsu sauce, which is normally paired with tonkatsu, or deep-fried pork cutlet, is one of the most popular sauces in Japanese cooking. While it may sound like it is only supposed to pair with tonkatsu given its name, it is a diverse sauce that pairs well with other Japanese fried foods such as croquettes, fried shrimp, fried oysters, and more.

Commercially-sold Japanese tonkatsu sauce is made with a mixture of fruits, vegetables, spices, and vinegar. It also has the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes. You can learn all about tonkatsu sauce on our blog. 

You may be thinking with so many different ingredients and flavors in tonkatsu sauce, it must be difficult and time-consuming to make at home. But actually, that's not true! You can make a copycat version of tonkatsu sauce at home that tastes just as good, if not better, than the ones sold in supermarkets.

We're going to share our simple and easy tonkatsu sauce recipe that you can make at home with only a few ingredients. Stay tuned to learn how to prepare this delicious sauce!

Note: since this is a freshly made sauce, please store it in an airtight container and use it within 1-2 days after preparing.