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Japanese worcestershire sauce and sweet vegetable sauce

Worcestershire sauce was introduced to Japan at the end of the 19th century, and the sauce peculiar to Japan was born. They will be used for okonomiyaki and yakisoba. This time, I would like to introduce Japanese vegetable sweet sauce.

Worcestershire sauce in Japan

Worcestershire sauce in Japan contains a lot of spices in addition to vegetables and fruits, and is characterized by the spiciness of spices. It seems that anchovies are included in other countries, but it is not included in Worcestershire sauce in Japan.

There are three types of sources specified in the Japanese Agricultural Standard.

Japanese sauces are categorized by stickiness, and there are three types of sauces. On this site, temporarily uses Level 1 Worcestershire sauce, Level 2 sauce, and the most sticky Level 3 sauce. The most sticky sauce (Level 3) is used for okonomiyaki, takoyaki, yakisoba, etc.

Level 2 of vegetable sweet sauce is sometimes used for fried foods such as croquettes. But, this varies from region to region in Japan. In some areas, people put worcestershire sauce.

What are the raw materials for Japanese sauce?

Although there are differences depending on the manufacturer, it is basically made of fruits such as apples and vegetables such as tomatoes and onions. In addition, it contains spices such as pepper and thyme cinnamon, sugar, and vinegar. Viscosity seems to change depending on the composition of vegetables and fruits.

Some manufacturers do not use colorants, chemical seasonings, thickeners, sweeteners, oils.

Let’s use japanese vegetable sweet sauce!

Sauce can be used for cooking to add richness and umami. Worcestershire sauce goes well with tomato sauce, and it’s even more delicious if you use it as a secret ingredient when making Napolitan, ratatouille, or bolognese!

The Level 3 sauce is good for sweetness dishes, and Level 2 sauce is good for sweetness and spiciness dishes.

Click here for recipes using japanese sweet vegetable sauce.
Click here for recipes using worcestershire sauce.
(The image is You will be addicted!Sweet vegetable sauce Udon(Yakiudon))