Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are the ultimate comfort food that perfectly blends crispy cutlets, fluffy rice, and a savory-sweet sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or entertaining friends, these bowls serve as a satisfying meal that caters to everyone’s taste buds.
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
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken or pork cutlets to an even thickness of ½-inch and season them with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally cover with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large 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 cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve sliced cutlets over fluffy rice, drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg