Description
Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls with homemade Tonkatsu sauce are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights. This recipe features tender breaded pork served over fluffy rice, topped with fresh garnishes and a delicious homemade tangy sauce, offering an authentic Japanese dining experience in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops or pork tenderloin slices
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- Cooked jasmine or sushi rice
- Fresh cucumber slices and shredded lettuce for garnish
- Cookware set for easy preparation
- Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Season the pork with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the pork slices first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat generously with panko breadcrumbs for that crispy exterior.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the breaded pork until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels to keep the crust crispy.
- Combine ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Mix well until smooth and set aside for serving alongside the katsu.
- Slice the pork into strips.
- Layer cooked rice in bowls and top with sliced pork.
- Garnish with cucumber and shredded lettuce for freshness.
- Drizzle with homemade tonkatsu sauce for the full flavor experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the pork in egg and panko breadcrumbs.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- You can substitute chicken cutlets for pork if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg