Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are the ideal comfort food that combines crispy cutlets with fluffy rice and a savory-sweet sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it’s also versatile, allowing you to use either chicken or pork based on your preference. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the panko breadcrumbs, contrasted by the tender meat inside. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe elevates your dining experience with its rich flavors and comforting textures.
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 chicken or pork to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side for chicken or 2-3 minutes per side for pork until golden brown.
- Transfer fried cutlets to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Assemble by placing cooked rice in bowls, topping with sliced fried cutlets, drizzling with tonkatsu sauce, and garnishing as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg