Gluten-Free Tonkatsu Sauce

Elevate your Japanese-inspired dishes with this quick and easy Gluten-Free Tonkatsu Sauce, a rich and flavorful condiment perfect for pairing with crispy cutlets, rice bowls, or even as a dip for veggie sticks. Made with a perfectly balanced blend of gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tamari, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this sauce delivers the classic sweet and tangy umami flavor without gluten. Enhanced with garlic powder and ground ginger for a warm, aromatic kick, it comes together in just 5 minutes with no cooking required. Whether you’re following a gluten-free lifestyle or simply looking for a versatile homemade sauce, this recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add the rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and ground ginger to the bowl. Mix well to fully incorporate.

Step 3

Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or tanginess as desired by adding more honey or rice vinegar, respectively.

Step 4

If the sauce is too thick for your liking, stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 5

Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	160.9 grams (160.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	185

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1655mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 42.80g	16%
Dietary Fiber 0.20g	1%
Total Sugars 36.70g
Protein 2.40g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 80mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.7%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 90.2%