Gluten-Free Sauce Tonkatsu

Elevate your homemade meals with this rich and tangy Gluten-Free Tonkatsu Sauce—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that pairs beautifully with crispy pork cutlets, grilled chicken, or even roasted veggies. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like gluten-free soy sauce, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mirin, enhanced by aromatic garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of ground ginger. Ready in just 15 minutes, this velvety sauce thickens as it simmers, creating a bold and flavorful condiment that’s free from gluten but full of authentic Japanese-inspired taste. Whether you’re crafting a traditional tonkatsu dish or looking for a versatile dipping sauce, this gluten-free recipe is your go-to for an unforgettable flavor boost!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 cup Tomato ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and black pepper.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir continuously to dissolve the sugar and to ensure all of the ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will give it time to thicken and develop a rich flavor.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add a little more sugar for sweetness or more soy sauce for saltiness, according to your preference.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Step 9

Serve the gluten-free tonkatsu sauce as a dipping sauce for pork cutlets or use it as a flavorful topping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	379.8 grams (379.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	508

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4323mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 120.90g	44%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 97.60g
Protein 2.90g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 306mg	7%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.2%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 97.5%