Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances crispy textures and savory umami. This easy-to-make recipe features golden-brown, panko-crusted beef or chicken cutlets served over fluffy steamed rice and drizzled with a homemade tangy tonkatsu sauce. Whether you’re preparing a cozy family dinner or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless beef chops or chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 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
- Garlic powder
- Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- Shredded cabbage for garnish
- Sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Season the beef or chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip into beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to make the tonkatsu sauce.
- Assemble by placing cooked rice in bowls, topping it with sliced katsu, and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce.
- Garnish with shredded cabbage and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg