Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful blend of crispy, golden cutlets served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish offers a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with the sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce. With options for both chicken and pork, it appeals to all taste buds, making it a family favorite. Plus, it’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a comforting dinner at home.
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
- Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound meat to ½-inch thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat (350°F). Fry cutlets until golden brown—chicken for 3–4 minutes per side; pork for 2–3 minutes.
- Let fried cutlets drain on paper towels.
- Serve cutlets over rice, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg