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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

  • Author: Sally
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Crispy on the outside, juicy in the center, and served over a warm bed of fluffy rice, these Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for those in search of a quick dinner idea or a satisfying lunch, this easy recipe delivers on flavor and texture. The sweet-savory tang of the Tonkatsu sauce melds beautifully with the golden-fried pork cutlet, making it a go-to meal when you need something fast, delicious, and hearty. This dish fits right into your weekly food ideas list, especially if you’re craving something homey yet exciting.


Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless pork chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice

2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped

Tonkatsu Sauce:

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon mirin (or sugar)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard


Instructions

  1. Trim and pound pork chops to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet and fry pork until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 mins per side.
  4. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  6. Slice pork, serve over cooked rice, drizzle with Tonkatsu sauce, and top with chopped green onions.