Sugar-Free Sauce Tonkatsu
Elevate your tonkatsu experience with this amazing Sugar-Free Sauce Tonkatsu recipe, a guilt-free twist on the classic Japanese dish. Bursting with bold flavors, this savory and tangy sauce is crafted with wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and the natural sweetness of date syrup. Seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground ginger, it creates a perfect harmony of taste without added sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick yet flavorful sauce pairs beautifully with crispy fried pork cutlets but also works as a versatile dipping sauce for other dishes. Store it in the fridge and keep your meals exciting for up to two weeks. Perfect for health-conscious foodies looking to enjoy authentic tonkatsu without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Date syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar over medium heat.
Stir in date syrup and Dijon mustard until fully incorporated.
Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and black pepper to the mixture. Continue stirring to ensure even distribution.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the sauce to cook for about 5 minutes or until the ingredients are well blended and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Serve as a dipping sauce or pour over your favorite tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2537 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1356 mg | 29% | |
*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.
