Gluten-Free Tonkatsu Sauce
Elevate your favorite Japanese dishes with this quick and easy Gluten-Free Tonkatsu Sauce! Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this homemade sauce features a balance of bold flavors from gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, tamari, and rice vinegar, paired with the sweetness of honey and brown sugar. With just 5 minutes of prep, it offers a tangy-sweet kick and rich umami ideal for drizzling over crispy tonkatsu, pork cutlets, or even roasted vegetables. Customizable in sweetness and consistency, this gluten-free version guarantees all the authentic flavors without compromise. Make it fresh, store it in the fridge, and enjoy restaurant-quality sauce at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
Add the rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and ground ginger to the bowl. Mix well to fully incorporate.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or tanginess as desired by adding more honey or rice vinegar, respectively.
If the sauce is too thick for your liking, stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1655 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*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.
