Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy cutlets and fluffy rice drizzled with a savory-sweet sauce. This comfort food strikes the perfect balance between crunch and flavor, making it an ideal choice for both quick weeknight dinners and special weekend meals. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can create a delicious dish that feels like dining out at home. Customize it with your choice of protein—be it chicken, pork, or tofu—and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.
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 (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Pound the cutlets to uniform thickness of ½ inch and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with separate bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, then press into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side for chicken or 2–3 minutes per side for pork until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- To serve, place rice in bowls, top with sliced cutlets, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (320g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg