ENSO Tonkatsu Sauce - 150ml - Vegetarian

Sweet, tangy, and made for anything crispy — Chef Ian’s “crumbed-food cheat code.”

If you’ve ever made a schnitzel at home and thought, “Yep… but it’s missing that something,” this is it.

Tonkatsu sauce is the classic Japanese finishing sauce for anything crumbed and crunchy — especially katsu. Think of tonkatsu as Japan’s answer to schnitzel… but coated in light, ultra-crispy Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko), and served with a sauce that’s sweet, savoury and tangy all at once.

This is exactly why it earns a permanent spot in the Underground Chef pantry:
it turns a basic crumbed dinner into a proper “restaurant-style” moment in 30 seconds.

Chef Ian’s take — why I keep it in my pantry

I love tools that do multiple jobs, and tonkatsu sauce is one of them. It’s not just a dip — it’s a finisher, a burger sauce base, a glaze, and a shortcut to “big flavour” when you’re cooking anything crispy.

Best ways to use (Chef Ian approved)

• Real-deal Katsu: chicken or pork crumbed in ENSO Panko, fried or air-fried, then drizzle this over the top
• Schnitzel upgrade: use it instead of gravy — it’s a game changer with a simple salad
• Crumbed seafood: panko prawns, fish bites, calamari, crab cakes
• Burger sauce: mix 1:1 with mayo (add chilli if you like) for a Japanese-style burger spread
• Sticky wing glaze: brush on during the last few minutes of cooking for shine + punch
• Dumplings & gyoza: use as a dip, or spike it with chilli oil and ginger
• Katsu curry shortcut: drizzle into curry sauce for instant depth and sweetness (tiny amount, big impact)
• Leftover roast pork/chicken: slice cold, warm in a pan, toss with a spoon of tonkatsu — quick lunch win

What it tastes like

Sweet • Tangy • Savoury • Tomato-onion richness with warm spice
(Think tomato, onion, garlic, gentle spice… and that glossy, addictive finish.)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.
Once opened: refrigerate and consume within 4 weeks.

Ingredients:

Sugar, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat flour, salt, sugar), water, distilled vinegar (water, acidity regulator: acetic acid), tomato, onion, garlic, cinnamon, white pepper, celery seeds, cardamom seeds, mustard seeds, mango, salt, thickener (xanthan gum), thickener (modified tapioca starch), acidity regulator (lactic acid), preservative (sodium benzoate), colour (caramel E150C).

Allergens & Dietary

Contains: gluten (wheat), soy, mustard, celery.
Vegetarian.

Nutrition (per 100ml)

Energy 686kJ / 164kcal
Fat 0g (Sat 0g)
Carbohydrate 41.3g (Sugars 32.3g)
Fibre 0.3g
Protein 2.2g
Salt 6g

Make it a Katsu Kit:
Pair this with ENSO Panko Breadcrumbs + your favourite protein (chicken, pork, prawns) for a 15–20 minute crispy dinner that tastes like you ordered it.