Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden cutlets served over fluffy rice, drizzled with a rich, savory-sweet sauce. This comforting dish brings the flavors of Japan right to your dinner table and is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With quick preparation and versatile ingredients, you can easily customize it to suit your taste—whether swapping chicken for pork or adding fresh vegetables for extra crunch. Enjoy this satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet is simple enough to whip up at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 cups cooked white rice (sushi rice preferred)
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- Oil for frying
- Optional: Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the meat to a uniform thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each cutlet in flour, then egg, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cutlets: cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden; pork for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels, then slice the cutlets.
- Serve over cooked rice and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg