Takoyaki Sauce
Make my easy Takoyaki Sauce recipe from scratch for a taste that‘s close to Otafuku‘s famous takoyaki sauce. This sweet, tangy, and savory sauce is so delicious drizzled over Takoyaki, the crunchy Japanese grilled octopus balls!
Ingredients
Servings: tablespoons
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (see Notes)
- 1 tsp mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base) (see Notes)
- ½ tsp ketchup (see Notes)
- ¾ tsp sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Add 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base), ½ tsp ketchup, and ¾ tsp sugar to a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.Nami's Tip: Some brands of ketchup are sweeter than others, so adjust the sugar based on the brand. Likewise, I use Japanese brand Bull-dog Worcestershire sauce, which is milder and less sour than Lea & Perrins. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
To Serve
- Try this sauce drizzled over Takoyaki (Grilled Octopus Balls).
To Store
- Keep in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3–4 months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
Notes
Ingredients
- Worcestershire sauce: I use Bull-dog Worcestershire sauce (usuta-sosu, ウスターソース), which is milder and less sour than Lea & Perrins. Please adjust the sugar for the brand you use. Use vegan Worcestershire sauce for vegan/vegetarian.
- Mentsuyu: You can use bottled or make Homemade Mentsuyu. Learn more about this soup base for Japanese noodles on my Mentsuyu page.
- Ketchup: Some ketchup is sweeter than others, so please adjust the sugar to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 19kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 229mg, Potassium: 139mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 18IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg
The nutrition facts shown are generated by an online calculator and are estimates only. Please consult a professional nutritionist for specific dietary needs.
