Tonkatsu sauce is a Japanese sauce that is traditionally served with a dish called "tonkatsu." Tonkatsu is a fried pork chop that is coated with potato batter and fried until golden and crispy. Tonkatsu sauce serves as a seasoning and accompaniment to this dish.
Tonkatsu sauce is used as follows:
For tonkatsu: It is a traditional accompaniment for the fried tonkatsu cutlet. Tonkatsu is usually served with rice dipped in the sauce.
With various fried dishes: Tonkatsu sauce can also be used to flavor other fried dishes such as stir-fries, croquettes, tempura and more.
For sandwiches and wraps: Tonkatsu sauce can be used as an addition to sandwiches, wraps or other dishes that contain fried meat.
The history of tonkatsu sauce is closely linked to the development of the tonkatsu dish itself. Tonkatsu as a fried pork cutlet was probably inspired by Western cuisine and was introduced to Japan during the modernization period in the 19th century. Tonkatsu became a popular dish, hence the need for a suitable sauce to flavour it. Tonkatsu sauce was developed in Japan and over time became an indispensable addition to this dish and other fried foods. Today, Tonkatsu sauce is widely available in Asian grocery stores and is popular not only in Japan but also in various parts of the world where Japanese cuisine is popular.
Ingredients- Broth (onion, garlic, bay leaf, cinnamon, water), cane sugar, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, salt, orange puree, soy sauce ( water, soybeans, wheat, salt), modified tapioca starch, ginger, colouring agent E150c, flavour enhancer E621, soya protein, spices ( thyme, sage, nutmeg, ginger, black pepper, red chilli), thickener E415.
Allergens - soy, wheat.
Nutritional values in 100ml
Energy (kJ)- 615 kJ
Energy (kcal)- 147 kcal
Fat- 0 g
Carbohydrates- 35 g of which sugars 31 g
Protein- 1.1 g
Salt - 5.8 g