This sweet, savory and tangy low carb tonkatsu sauce takes all your Japanese deep-fried dishes to the next level! Using only a few ingredients, this simple and easy Japanese staple is a sauce worth making for all your deep-fried favorites!
Since most store-bought tonkatsu sauces contain a lot of sugar and are high in carbs, I created a healthier sauce that you can make and enjoy guilt-free.
This homemade tonkatsu recipe is low carb, with no added sugar, and downright delicious!
What is tonkatsu sauce?
Traditionally, tonkatsu sauce is made up of many ingredients including sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, apple puree, carrots, onions, lemon juice and spices. It’s sold in a bottle at most Japanese markets and served with all kinds of deep-fried foods.
This easy tonkatsu sauce recipe is a homemade, healthier version that goes great with any type of panko crusted dishes that can be drizzled on or used as a dip.
What is tonkatsu sauce made of?
Homemade tonkatsu sauce is very easy to make. Just mix the following ingredients in a bowl:
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Oyster Sauce
- Monkfruit Erythritol Blend (or sweetener or choice)
What is the difference between tonkatsu, katsu , okonomiyaki, takoyaki and yakisoba sauce?
Tonkatsu sauce and katsu sauce are the same thing and used interchangeably.
Takoyaki and okonomiyaki sauce are very similar. Okonomiyaki has a thicker consistency while takoyaki is thinner and lighter in taste. Compared to tonkatau sauce, these sauces are sweeter.
Yakisoba sauce is used for yakisoba noodles. It is more sour and has a stronger Worcestershire sauce flavor to it.
What is the nutrition information for this tonkatsu sauce recipe?
- 16 Calories
- 3g Carbohydrates
- 1g Fiber
- 1g Protein
- 1g Fat
- 381mg Sodium
- 71mg Potassium
- 11mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 7ui Vitamin A
- 1mg Vitamin C
How long does tonkatsu sauce last in the fridge?
If kept in an air-tight container, tonkatsu sauce should last a few weeks.
What to serve with tonkatsu sauce?
Tonkatsu sauce, or kastu sauce, goes well with deep-fried panko dishes such as:
- Tonkatsu Japanese Pork Cutlet
- Air Fryer Japanese Chicken Katsu Cutlet
- Japanese Hamburger Cutlet – Menchi Katsu
- Ebi Fry – Japanese Fried Shrimp
Now, let’s get mixing some Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce!
- Prepping Time 1M
- Total Time 1M
- Net Carb/Serv ~2g
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Sugar Free Ketchup (can sub with regular ketchup, but use half the sweetener)
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tsp Sweetener (Monkfruit Erythritol Blend, sugar or sweetener of choice)
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) In a small mixing bowl, combine Sugar Free Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Oyster Sauce and sweetener. Mix well and then transfer to a squeeze bottle for easier use.
Hope you enjoy your Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce!
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Japanese Tonkatsu Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Sugar Free Ketchup can sub with regular ketchup, but use half the sweetener
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tsp Sweetener monkfruit erythritol blend, sugar or sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine Sugar Free Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Oyster Sauce and sweetener. Mix well and then transfer to a squeeze bottle for easier use.
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