Japanese Aurora Sauce is a mayo ketchup sauce that is a perfect dip for deep-fried dishes, especially Tonkatsu (Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet). It’s not only versatile but also a breeze to make with just three ingredients.

Small bowl of Japanese Aurora Sauce, a creamy mayo-ketchup blend.

What is Aurora Sauce?

Aurora sauce is originally a French sauce made by incorporating tomato purée into a basic béchamel sauce. It can be served with fish, meat, eggs, vegetables, or used as a pasta seasoning.

The Japanese simplified this recipe by blending Japanese mayo and ketchup to create their own version of Aurora Sauce.

Why this recipe works?

Small bowl of Japanese Aurora Sauce, a creamy mayo-ketchup blend.
  • Quick and Easy: This Japanese Aurora Sauce recipe requires only three ingredients and can be prepared in under five minutes.
  • Versatile: This mayo-ketchup sauce has a multitude of applications. While it’s commonly used for Tonkatsu (Japanese deep-fried cutlet), it also makes a fantastic dip for various deep-fried dishes and even roasted vegetables such as butternut squash or sweet potatoes. You can use it as a delectable sauce for burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and more.
  • Readily Available Ingredients: Ketchup and mayo are pantry staples found in most households, right?

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Ingredients for Japanese Aurora Sauce

Japanese Aurora Sauce Ingredients

You only need 3 essential ingredients for this recipe:

  • Ketchup: Japanese use ketchup instead of tomato puree for their version of Aurora sauce.
  • Mayo: I strongly recommend using Japanese Kewpie mayo for its exceptional flavor, although you can still make the recipe with Western-branded mayo.
  • Milk: This is used to thin out the sauce as needed.

Variations

  • You could season the sauce with some soy sauce.
  • For the vegan version, you could use vegan mayo instead.
  • Enhance the flavor with some garlic powder.
  • To make it spicier, add some dried chili flakes

Instructions

Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and in just 3 minutes, your Japanese Aurora sauce is ready to go!

mayo and ketchup in a bowl

How to store

Prepare a big batch and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days.

Small bowl of Japanese Aurora Sauce, a creamy mayo-ketchup blend.

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Small bowl of Japanese Aurora Sauce, a creamy mayo-ketchup blend.

Easy Ketchup Mayo Dip (Japanese Aurora Sauce)

Cielle
Japanese Aurora Sauce is a ketchup mayo dip that is a perfect dip for deep-fried dishes, especially Tonkatsu. Not only versatile, it's also a breeze to make with just three ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
  • ½ tbsp Milk

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then you have your Japanese Aurora sauce in just 3 minutes.

Notes

  • You could adjust the flavor of the sauce with a touch of soy sauce.
  • For a vegan alternative, substitute Kewpie mayo with vegan mayonnaise.
  • Elevate its flavor with a hint of garlic powder.
  • For an added kick, incorporate some dried chili flakes.
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Zeter Raimondo
Zeter Raimondo
9 months ago

5 stars
Yoooo, this is just utah fry sauce.