Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful crunch and savory flavor profile that everyone will love. This easy-to-make recipe features golden-brown, panko-crusted beef or chicken cutlets served over a fluffy bed of steamed rice, all drizzled with a rich homemade tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also impresses your loved ones. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this restaurant-quality meal in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless beef chops or chicken breasts
- 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
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef or chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the tonkatsu sauce by whisking together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
- To assemble, place cooked rice in bowls, top with sliced katsu, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish with shredded cabbage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 858mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg