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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

A delicious Japanese dish featuring crispy breaded pork cutlets served over rice, drizzled with savory tonkatsu sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Tonkatsu
  • 4 pieces pork loin chops boneless
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Japanese-style breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Rice
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
  • 1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
For Serving
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup pickled ginger optional

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, water, and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Prepare the Tonkatsu
  1. Pound the pork loin chops to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each pork chop in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a thermometer to ensure they reach 145°F.
Make the Tonkatsu Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Slice the cooked tonkatsu into strips. Serve over a bed of rice, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish with green onions and pickled ginger if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or additional sauces.

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