Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Experience the comforting delight of Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce, a perfect meal for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish features crunchy panko-breaded chicken or pork served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a rich, homemade tonkatsu sauce. The combination of savory flavors and satisfying textures makes this recipe ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings like shredded cabbage, green onions, or even a fried egg for an extra touch of indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless pork chops or chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Season meat with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar; simmer until thickened.
- Slice katsu into strips; serve over rice and top with tonkatsu sauce and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg