Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce: Easy Indulgence at Home
Enjoy the savory delight of Japanese Katsu Bowls topped with rich Tonkatsu Sauce, bringing restaurant-quality comfort to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces pork loin chops
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops by flattening them gently with a meat mallet.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chop in flour, then dip in egg, and finally cover with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chops until golden and cooked through.
- Serve the katsu over rice, topped with shredded cabbage, and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double bread the meat by repeating the coating process.
- Feel free to add a side of pickled vegetables for a tangy contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg