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 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: okonomiyaki
Servings: 1jar (1 cup, 240 ml)
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Namiko Chen
Ingredients
¼cupoyster sauce(76 g; I used Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce; if you‘re allergic to shellfish, use Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce)
3Tbspsugar(39 g; or more, to taste)
½cupketchup(136 g; to taste)
7TbspWorcestershire sauce(105 g; I used Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce)
Combine ¼ cup oyster sauce and 3 Tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Mix with a spatula or whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Tip: I used organic cane sugar.
Add ½ cup ketchup and 7 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Tip: I used Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup. Some ketchup is sweeter than others, so please adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
Mix it well, taste the sauce, and adjust it according to your liking.
To Serve
To enjoy, drizzle Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce on your favorite Japanese savory pancake. Try my recipes for homemade Okonomiyaki and Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki.
To Store
You can keep the sauce in an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.