Tonkatsu Sauce
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until a light caramel color, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add 1 cup water and stir until combined. Add 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened into a gravy-like consistency, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and stir until combined.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.