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