Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy textures and savory flavors, making them the perfect meal for any occasion. This dish features golden-brown, panko-crusted beef or chicken cutlets served over fluffy Japanese short-grain rice, generously drizzled with a rich homemade tonkatsu sauce. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, you can easily swap proteins or add your favorite veggies. Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner or looking to impress guests, this katsu bowl is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless beef chops or chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (as a substitute for mirin)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- Optional garnishes: shredded cabbage, green onion slices, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the beef or chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry cutlets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- For the tonkatsu sauce, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Assemble by placing rice in a bowl, topping with sliced katsu, drizzling with tonkatsu sauce, and garnishing as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg