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What is katsu sauce?

Katsu curry sauce is a mild, smooth Japanese-style curry sauce, gently thickened and lightly sweet, usually poured over breaded chicken with rice. It is milder and sweeter than an Indian curry.

What it tastes like

Warm and mildly spiced, savoury with a touch of sweetness. Comforting rather than hot.

How it is made

Onion and garlic softened with mild curry powder, thickened with a little flour, loosened with stock, and often finished smooth. A little soy and honey round it off.

What to serve it with

Classically with breaded chicken katsu and rice, but it is just as good over tofu, vegetables or a simple bowl of rice.

Make it yourself with our katsu curry sauce recipe.

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Huì

Huì

Huì is a Beijing-born chef working in the UK. She writes The Asian Larder, with tested Asian recipes for British home cooks and honest advice on where to buy every ingredient.
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