Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce. This delightful dish features crispy, panko-crusted beef or chicken cutlets served over fluffy rice, all drizzled with a tangy and sweet tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these bowls are quick to prepare and sure to impress with their satisfying crunch and umami-rich taste. Customize your meal with fresh toppings and enjoy a restaurant-quality experience right at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless beef chops or chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (as a substitute for mirin)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- Fresh toppings: shredded cabbage, sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Season beef or chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each cutlet for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to create the tonkatsu sauce.
- Assemble your bowl by placing rice as the base, adding sliced katsu on top, and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with fresh toppings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 600g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg