Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful comfort food that brings together crispy golden cutlets, fluffy rice, and a savory-sweet sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to indulge in a restaurant-quality meal at home. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you’ll serve a satisfying dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy evening, these Katsu bowls are sure to impress.
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)
- Optional garnishes: fresh parsley or green onion
Instructions
- Pound the meat 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 into the egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked; transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Assemble your bowls by placing cooked rice in each bowl, topping it with sliced cutlets, drizzling with tonkatsu sauce, and garnishing as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg