Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delicious representation of Japanese comfort food that you can easily whip up at home. Featuring crispy, golden cutlets served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a rich tonkatsu sauce, this dish perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s a meal that appeals to both adults and kids alike, making it a fantastic option for family dinners.
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)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken or pork to a uniform thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets until golden brown—about 3-4 minutes per side for chicken or 2-3 minutes for pork.
- Drain on paper towels and serve over rice topped with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg