Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden cutlets served over fluffy rice, topped with a savory-sweet sauce. This dish captures the essence of comfort food, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can indulge in this satisfying meal that promises to please everyone at the table. Whether you choose chicken or pork, each bite is enhanced by the irresistible crunch of panko breadcrumbs and the unique flavor of homemade or store-bought tonkatsu sauce. Enjoy this heartwarming dish that brings a taste of Japan right to your kitchen!
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 the chicken or pork to a uniform thickness of ½ inch and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip it into the eggs, and then coat generously with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan to about 350°F (175°C) and fry each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble your bowls by placing cooked rice at the bottom, topping with sliced cutlets, and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg