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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce: Crispy & Flavorful Recipe

Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce: Crispy & Flavorful Recipe

Enjoy this Japanese Katsu Bowl with crispy chicken cutlets and homemade tonkatsu sauce, a flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • meat mallet
  • Rack or Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Breading

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

For the Bowl

  • 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • Optional: shredded cabbage, sesame seeds, green onion

Tonkatsu Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin or sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Japanese Mayo Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon Japanese mayo (Kewpie preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped pickles or herbs (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pound chicken or pork until ½ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set up a station with flour, eggs, and panko. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F. Fry cutlets 3–4 mins per side until golden. Drain on rack or paper towel.
  • Whisk together all tonkatsu sauce ingredients. Separately, mix mayo, vinegar, and sugar.
  • Scoop rice into bowls. Slice katsu and layer over rice. Drizzle both sauces. Top with optional garnishes.

Notes

This recipe can be adapted with different proteins such as pork or tofu for a vegetarian option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg
Keyword crispy chicken, Easy Recipe, Flavorful Recipe, Japanese Bowl, Katsu, Tonkatsu Sauce
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