Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce combine crispy pork cutlets, warm rice, and a rich, tangy sauce for a comforting Japanese-inspired dinner. This easy-to-make katsu bowl is perfect for weeknight meals and can be customized with chicken or tofu for a versatile twist.
Ingredients
2 pork loin cutlets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup vegetable oil
2 cups steamed rice
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons green onions or sesame seeds (optional)
0.25 cup tonkatsu sauce
Instructions
1. Pound the pork cutlets to about ½ inch thick and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into the eggs, then coat in panko, pressing gently.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5. Remove cutlets and drain on paper towels.
6. Scoop steamed rice into bowls and top with shredded cabbage.
7. Slice the pork and place over the rice and cabbage. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.
8. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken breast or tofu as alternatives to pork.
Homemade tonkatsu sauce adds a deeper flavor than store-bought.
Reheat leftovers in an air fryer for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 165mg