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Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese-Style for Korean Tonkatsu, 돈가스 소스)
Category: Authentic Korean Dishes🕒 20 mins🍽️ 7 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
This tonkatsu sauce recipe is inspired by the Japanese version for the tonkatsu I introduced earlier. In Korea, we usually purchase pre-made tonkatsu sauce rather than making it at home, as it's readily available due to Japan's proximity. There are also Korean-produced tonkatsu sauces. However, if you’re in Germany, you can easily find Worcestershire sauce, which makes it simple to create your own version of tonkatsu sauce.
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
Instructions
Combine the ingredients:
In a pan, add all ingredients except the cornstarch slurry. Stir well while bringing the mixture to a boil.
Thicken the sauce:
Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously. Stir until the sauce thickens.
That's it—your delicious tonkatsu sauce is ready! Pour it generously over your fried tonkatsu to enjoy an authentic taste. 😊
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Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.