Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are an irresistible fusion of crispy, golden cutlets served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a savory-sweet sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. With the satisfying crunch of panko breadcrumbs and the rich flavor of homemade tonkatsu sauce, these bowls are sure to impress. Versatile and easy to customize, you can adapt this recipe to suit your dietary preferences, making it a favorite for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound the chicken or pork cutlets to ½-inch thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each cutlet in flour, dip into egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F).
- Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Serve over rice, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg