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Close-up of sliced, breaded pork cutlet drizzled with dark Tonkatsu sauce over rice and shredded cabbage in a Japanese Katsu Bowl.

Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A recipe for crispy pork cutlets served over rice with a savory Tonkatsu sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Tonkatsu Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pound the pork chops to an even 1/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up a standard breading station: one shallow dish with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each pork chop first in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg, letting excess drip off. Coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 340°F (170°C).
  5. Carefully place one or two cutlets into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C).
  6. Remove the cutlets and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Slice the cooked cutlets into strips.
  8. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top the rice with shredded cabbage.
  9. Arrange the sliced katsu over the cabbage.
  10. Drizzle generously with Tonkatsu sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, bake the breaded cutlets at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for pork to make Chicken Katsu.
  • Shredded lettuce or a simple cucumber salad makes a good side.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 65
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100

Keywords: Japanese, Katsu, Tonkatsu, Pork Cutlet, Fried Pork, Rice Bowl, Asian Dinner

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