Description
This Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce recipe features crispy pork cutlets, steamed rice, and fresh cabbage drizzled in a sweet-savory tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Try this easy katsu bowl for a taste of authentic Japanese comfort food at home.
Ingredients
2 boneless pork cutlets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded green cabbage
½ cup tonkatsu sauce
Instructions
1. Pound pork cutlets to ½-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge each pork cutlet in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and coat in panko breadcrumbs.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
4. Transfer cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. Slice the cutlets into strips.
6. Fill serving bowls with rice, top with sliced katsu, and add shredded cabbage.
7. Drizzle tonkatsu sauce generously over the top.
8. Serve immediately with optional sesame seeds or pickled ginger.
Notes
Pound pork to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
Use an oven or air fryer to reheat leftovers and maintain crispiness.
For variety, substitute chicken for pork or serve with a soft-boiled egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg