The Best Katsu Sauce Recipe (2024)

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October 3, 2022September 8, 2023

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If you’re a fan of Japanese food, you’ve probably tried katsu before. Katsu is a delicious dish made from pork or chicken that’s been breaded and deep-fried. But the best part of katsu is the sauce! This recipe for katsu sauce will make your katsu experience unforgettable.

What is Katsu curry sauce?

Katsu sauce is a Japanese condiment that is typically made from a blend of garlic, veg, and soy sauce. It is often used as a dipping sauce for fried foods such as chicken katsu or pork katsu. The sauce can also be used as a marinade or glaze for grilled meats or vegetables. Katsu sauce is typically sweet and savoury with a slightly tangy flavour.

Ingredients

Katsu sauce is a delicious and versatile Japanese sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. The most popular use for katsu is Katsu chicken curry, but it can also be used as a stir-fry sauce or even as a salad dressing. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make this sauce at home, here’s what you’ll need:

700mlChicken Stock
6Cloves of Garlic(Chopped)
2tbspVegetable Oil
1Onion(Chopped)
1Carrot(Grated)
1tbspCurry Powder
1tbspDark Soy Sauce
1tspHoney(or maple syrup)
3tbspFlour(or corn flour)

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How to make easy homemade Katsu sauce

There’s nothing quite like a good katsu sauce. Thick, savoury, and slightly sweet, it’s the perfect accompaniment to any katsu dish. And while you can find katsu sauce at most Japanese Wagamama restaurants, there’s nothing quite like homemade. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own katsu sauce at home with just a few simple ingredients.

The key to a good sauce is balance. You want a sauce that is thick enough to stick to your katsu but not so thick that it overpowers the dish. The perfect katsu sauce should be slightly sweet, with a depth of flavour from the addition of soy sauce and mirin. And, of course, a good sauce should always be served piping hot. So if you’re looking for the perfect katsu curry sauce recipe, look no further. This homemade recipe has everything you need for a delicious, balanced sauce that will make your next katsu dish even more delicious.

STEP 1: Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions until soft (8-10 minutes). Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the grated carrots and curry powder and mix well.
STEP 2: After a few minutes, add the flour and mix through. Slowly add the chicken stock and mix with a handheld whisk to ensure there are no lumps.
STEP 3: Simmer for 10-15 minutes until it starts to thicken. Take off the heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
STEP 4: Return to the heat and continue to simmer. Add the soy sauce and honey and mix through. If it becomes too thick, add a little water.
Serve with chicken and sticky rice or veggie tofu and rice.

The Best Katsu Sauce Recipe

Rachel

Katsu curry sauce is so full of flavour it will become a family favourite!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dips, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 4

Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

1 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot

Ingredients

700 ml Chicken Stock
6 Cloves of Garlic (Chopped)
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Onion (Chopped)
1 Carrot (Grated)
1 tbsp Curry Powder
1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
1 tsp Honey (or maple syrup)
3 tbsp Flour (or corn flour)

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions until soft (8-10 minutes). Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the grated carrots and curry powder and mix well.
After a few minutes, add the flour and mix through. Slowly add the chicken stock and mix with a handheld whisk to ensure there are no lumps.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes until it starts to thicken. Take off the heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
Return to the heat and continue to simmer. Add the soy sauce and honey and mix through. If it becomes too thick, add a little water.
Serve with chicken and rice or a veggie tofu and rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2569IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Keyword easy, japanese sauce, simple

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