Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden cutlets and fluffy rice, drizzled with a rich, tangy sauce that transports you straight to Japan. This versatile dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. The combination of textures and flavors makes it an instant favorite for the entire family. With quick preparation and easy ingredients, you can whip up this satisfying meal in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups cooked white rice (sushi rice preferred)
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- Fresh parsley or green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound the cutlets to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl each for flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and assemble your bowls: serve rice topped with sliced cutlets and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg