Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden cutlets served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a savory-sweet sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends. With its easy preparation, customizable ingredients, and family-friendly appeal, this katsu bowl recipe is sure to become a favorite in your 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 (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Pound the meat to an even thickness of ½ inch, season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side for chicken or 2–3 minutes for pork until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble by placing cooked rice in bowls, topping with sliced cutlets, and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg