This recipe shows you how to make Okonomiyaki Sauce that is drizzled over the delicious Japanese savory pancake, Okonomiyaki. You need only 4 ingredients to make this simple Japanese condiment!
Okonomiyaki Sauce (お好み焼きソース) is brushed over the popular Japanese savory pancake, Okonomiyaki. Sweet, savory & packed with umami flavor, the sauce is very similar to Tonkatsu Sauce.
When I make Okonomiyaki at home, I often whisk up the sauce quickly to serve with the pancake. Homemade version is always the best as you can adjust the taste to your liking.
To make Okonomiyaki sauce :
For a basic recipe of this essential condiment, all you need is ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce and sugar (or honey). Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well together. Have a taste and adjust any seasonings if needed. It’s that simple!
If you prefer, you can also purchase this Otafuku Okonomi Sauce from a Japanese grocery store or Amazon.
This recipe shows you how to make Okonomiyaki Sauce that is drizzled over the delicious Japanese savory pancake, Okonomiyaki. You need only 4 ingredients to make this simple Japanese condiment!
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 3½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or Japanese Usutah So-su)
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1½ Tbsp sugar
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Adjust the sauce according to your liking.
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