Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy cutlets, fluffy rice, and a luscious savory-sweet sauce that embodies the essence of Japanese comfort food. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to use chicken, pork, or even tofu based on your preference. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an indulgent meal to impress your guests, these katsu bowls will transport your taste buds straight to Japan. Serve them topped with fresh herbs or alongside pickled vegetables for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets
- 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
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound chicken or pork cutlets to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F/175°C) and fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and slice cutlets into strips.
- Assemble by placing cooked rice in a bowl, topping it with sliced cutlets, and drizzling tonkatsu sauce over everything.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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