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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

A delicious Japanese dish featuring crispy breaded pork cutlets served over rice with a savory tonkatsu sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Tonkatsu
  • 4 pieces pork loin chops boneless
  • 1 cup panko 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 the Tonkatsu Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
For Serving
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup pickled ginger

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the Tonkatsu Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, mirin, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar until well combined.
Prepare the Pork
  1. Using a meat mallet, pound the pork loin chops to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each pork chop in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Fry the Tonkatsu
  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded pork chops and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Slice the cooked tonkatsu into strips. Serve over a bed of jasmine rice, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra crunch, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the tonkatsu. You can also serve with shredded cabbage for added texture.

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