Name: How To Make Vegan Okonomiyaki Sauce (Simple Japanese Sauce Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (can sub Japanese Worcestershire Sauce); 3 Tbsp Ketchup; 2 + ½ tsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Maple Syrup (can sub granulated sugar or Agave)

How To Make Vegan Okonomiyaki Sauce (Simple Japanese Sauce Recipe)

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Vegan Okonomiyaki Sauce is a plant-based alternative to the traditional Japanese sauce used for topping Okonomiyaki, a popular savory pancake. This vegan version aims to replicate the rich, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor profile of the original without using any animal products.

Key ingredients often include vegan Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce for umami depth, maple syrup or sugar for sweetness, and ketchup or tomato paste for tanginess and color. Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar can be added for acidity, while a thickener like potato starch or cornstarch might be used to achieve the desired consistency.

This sauce is easy to prepare by whisking together the ingredients in a saucepan and simmering until thickened, making it a delicious and ethical choice for dressing Okonomiyaki or other dishes.

Overview

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Total servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (can sub Japanese Worcestershire Sauce)
3 Tbsp Ketchup
2 + ½ tsp Soy Sauce
2 tsp Maple Syrup (can sub granulated sugar or Agave)

Expert's Tip

This S&B Spice Sauce Japanese Worcestershire Sauce boasts a unique blend of umami from vegetables and a spicy kick, enhancing the flavor of your homemade Vegan Okonomiyaki Sauce!

Instructions

1) Gathering the Ingredients

Gather the ingredients together.

2) Placing the Ingredients Into a Pot

Place all of the ingredients into a small pot.

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3) Cooking the Sauce Until it Thickens

Mix the sauce over low heat, constantly stirring until it thickens. Run a spoon along the bottom of the pot; if a line remains, turn off the heat. Your hot and delicious Okonomiyaki is now ready to serve!

4) Serving the Vegan Okonomiyaki Sauce

Feel free to use this sauce to top your Vegan Okonomiyaki, or however else you'd like!

About the author

Mana Sobral

Mana is a mother of two who is currently based in Toronto, Canada. While she has called Toronto her home for the past 7 years, she is originally from Wakayama. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and gained practical experience working as a dietician in Japan. She is absolutely obsessed with sharing her love for Japanese cuisine. She loves the seasonality of vegetables in Japan and the creativity of plating dishes. She loves writing Japanese recipes and sharing them with people around the world. She prefers to keep her writing style simple and fun, so that everyone, including people who are not particularly keen on reading, can enjoy her articles. In her free time, she loves baking desserts and Japanese breads. She also enjoys participating in Muay Thai classes.

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