Dairy-Free Sauce Tonkatsu
Elevate your favorite cutlet dishes with this rich and tangy Dairy-Free Sauce Tonkatsu, a perfect alternative to the traditional Japanese favorite. Bursting with umami, this quick and easy sauce combines tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of rice and apple cider vinegars for a perfectly balanced flavor. Sweetened with brown sugar and delicately seasoned with garlic, onion, and ginger powders alongside warming allspice, this dairy-free recipe creates a velvety sauce that thickens beautifully in just 10 minutes on the stove. Ideal for pairing with breaded and fried tonkatsu or drizzling over roasted veggies, this versatile and allergen-friendly recipe is sure to impress. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld and enjoy a new go-to condiment that’s bold and deeply satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon ginger powder
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and apple cider vinegar.
Add the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, allspice, and ginger powder to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour in the water and mix until the sauce is smooth and all the sugar is dissolved.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cook the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a clean container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Dairy-Free Sauce Tonkatsu with breaded and fried cutlets or any of your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1273 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1553 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
