Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls are a delightful dish that combines crispy fried meat with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables, topped with savory tonkatsu sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless pork chops (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs – beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil – for frying
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops by pounding them to 1/2 inch thick and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Make the tonkatsu sauce by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the breaded pork chops until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls with rice, sliced pork, shredded cabbage, and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.
- Serve with pickled ginger on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality pork for the best results.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Press the panko breadcrumbs firmly onto the meat for better adhesion.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Japanese Katsu, Tonkatsu Sauce, Fried Pork, Rice Bowl, Japanese Cuisine