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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Crispy pork cutlets over fluffy rice drizzled with savory tonkatsu sauce. A delicious weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork cutlets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the breaded cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  5. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Slice the fried pork cutlets and arrange them over a generous serving of cooked rice, then drizzle with tonkatsu sauce.

Notes

For added flavor, consider serving with pickled radishes or shredded cabbage. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: katsu, Japanese, comfort food, pork cutlet, tonkatsu, rice bowl