Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce offer a deliciously crispy and savory experience that will transport your taste buds straight to Japan. This comforting dish features tender pork cutlets coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, served over fluffy rice and drizzled with rich tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe combines simplicity with mouthwatering flavors, making it an ideal option for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless pork chops (6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- ¼ cup tonkatsu sauce
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in flour, dip into beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry each chop for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While frying, cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy and sticky.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice at the bottom, topping with katsu, and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute pork with chicken or tofu. Enhance the bowl by adding pickled vegetables or shredded cabbage for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.