Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
A delightful Japanese dish featuring crispy pork cutlets served over rice and topped with tangy tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pork
Ingredients
- Pork loin cutlets
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Flour
- Eggs
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Cooked rice
- Cabbage (shredded)
- Tonkatsu sauce
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the pork loin cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, ensuring it’s completely covered.
- Dip the floured cutlet into beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off.
- Coat the cutlet with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the breaded cutlets in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain the cutlets on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Slice the cooked cutlets into strips and place over bowls of cooked rice.
- Top with shredded cabbage and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!
Notes
Consider pairing with miso soup or a light salad to balance the richness of the cutlet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg