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A weck glass jar containing homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce (Okonomi Sauce).
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Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce

Learn how to make  Okonomiyaki Sauce at home to drizzle over the delicious Japanese savory pancake called okonomiyaki. You need only 4 ingredients to make this simple Japanese condiment!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: okonomiyaki
Servings: 1 jar (1 cup, 240 ml)
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Namiko Chen

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup oyster sauce (I used Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce; if you're allergic to shellfish, use Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce; 76 g)
  • 3 Tbsp sugar (I used organic cane sugar; add more sugar, if needed; 39 g)
  • ½ cup ketchup (I used Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup; some ketchup is sweeter than others, so please adjust the amount of sugar; 136 g)
  • 7 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (I used Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce; 105 g)
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Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Okonomi Sauce Ingredients
  • Combine the oyster sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Mix with a spatula or whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    Okonomiyaki Sauce 1
  • Add the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
    Okonomiyaki Sauce 2
  • Mix it well, taste the sauce, and adjust it according to your liking.
    Okonomiyaki Sauce 3

To Store

  • You can keep the sauce in an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tablespoon · Calories: 25 kcal · Carbohydrates: 6 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 264 mg · Potassium: 86 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 44 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 11 mg · Iron: 1 mg