Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
The Easiest Way to Make Delicious Tonkatsu Sauce at Home!
Hello everyone! This is Lee-geupsik, your culinary guide. Today, we’re making Tonkatsu sauce! This versatile sauce is perfect not just for tonkatsu (pork cutlet) but also for chicken cutlets and other fried dishes. Give this easy recipe a try! Now, let’s get cooking!
Ingredients (Serves 60)- 4 onions, thinly sliced
- 500ml soy sauce
- 250ml vinegar
- 250g sugar
- 200ml ketchup
- 100g all-purpose flour
- Pinch of black pepper
- 50g sesame seeds, finely ground
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the 4 onions. Add a generous amount of cooking oil to a pan and sauté the sliced onions over medium heat.
Step 2
Continue to cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they turn a rich, deep brown color. This caramelization process is key to developing a sweet and complex flavor base for the sauce.
Step 3
Once the onions have a nice brown hue, add the 100g of all-purpose flour to the pan. Stir well and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, coating the onions with the flour. This step helps to thicken the sauce and adds a nutty aroma.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to add the liquids. Pour in the 500ml of soy sauce, 250g of sugar, 250ml of vinegar, and 200ml of ketchup. Add a pinch of black pepper. Stir everything together to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Step 5
Once the sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. Finally, stir in the 50g of finely ground sesame seeds for an extra layer of flavor and nutty fragrance.
Step 6
Congratulations! Your delicious homemade Tonkatsu sauce is ready. Serve generously over freshly fried tonkatsu or other fried delicacies for an incredible taste experience.
