Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce offer a delightful blend of crispy, golden-brown pork, fluffy rice, and a rich, savory sauce. This comfort food classic transports you straight to the bustling streets of Japan with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible meal that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tbsp tonkatsu sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Gently pound the pork chops to about half an inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chop in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry each chop for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and slice into strips.
- Serve over cooked rice, drizzled with tonkatsu sauce and topped with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg