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Make my easy Takoyaki Sauce recipe from scratch for a taste that‘s close to Otaf*cku‘s famous takoyaki sauce. This sweet, tangy, and savory sauce is so delicious drizzled over Takoyaki, the crunchy Japanese grilled octopus balls!
Takoyaki Sauceis mostly used for seasoningTakoyaki(Japanese octopus balls/dumplings). One of Japan’s best-known street food snacks originated in Osaka, the delicious octopus ball is crunchy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. To enjoy, they are then brushed with takoyaki sauce and a squirt of Japanese mayo.
How To Make Takoyaki Sauceat Home
For this simple recipe, you need Worcestershire sauce, mentsuyu, sugar and ketchup. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well together. Adjust the sauce to your liking. It’s really easy!
You can also purchase this sauce like below in a Japanese grocery store.
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Homemade Takoyaki Sauce
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Make my easy Takoyaki Sauce recipe from scratch for a taste that‘s close to Otaf*cku‘s famous takoyaki sauce. This sweet, tangy, and savory sauce is so delicious drizzled over Takoyaki, the crunchy Japanese grilled octopus balls!
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 3 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (usevegan Worcestershire saucefor vegan/vegetarian)
- 1 tsp mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base) (or make my homemade Homemade Mentsuyu)
- ¾ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp ketchup
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Instructions
In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base), ¾ tsp sugar, and ½ tsp ketchup. Whisk it all together. Adjust the taste according to your liking. Tip: Some ketchup is sweeter than others, so please adjust the amount of sugar. Likewise, I use Japanese brand Bull-dog Worcestershire sauce (Usuta-so-su, ウスターソース), which ismilder and less sourthan Lea & Perrins brand, so adjust the seasoning depending on the brand you use.
To Serve
Try this sauce drizzled over hot and delicious Takoyaki (Grilled Octopus Balls)!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Takoyaki Sauce
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
19
% Daily Value*
Sodium
229
mg
10
%
Potassium
139
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
18
IU
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Namiko Chen
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: takoyaki
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