Description
Easy Japanese Katsu Bowls combine crispy breaded pork or chicken cutlets with fluffy rice and a tangy Tonkatsu sauce. A quick and satisfying meal, perfect for weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
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Katsu:
- 2 boneless pork chops or chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Tonkatsu Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat:
- If using chicken, pound the breasts to an even thickness. For pork, trim excess fat.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Cutlets:
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into eggs, and coat with panko, pressing firmly.
- Fry the Katsu:
- Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Tonkatsu Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
- Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Katsu Bowls:
- Place rice in each bowl.
- Slice katsu into strips and arrange over the rice.
- Drizzle with Tonkatsu sauce and garnish with shredded cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Variations: Use chicken, tofu, or fish instead of pork. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes for a healthier option.
- Storage: Refrigerate katsu for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or an air fryer at 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Keywords: katsu bowl recipe, Japanese katsu, Tonkatsu sauce, easy chicken katsu, crispy pork cutlet