Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring crispy breaded chicken or pork cutlets served over fluffy white rice and topped with savory tonkatsu sauce. This easy-to-make dish combines crunchy texture with rich flavors for an authentic taste of Japan at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- ½ cup tonkatsu sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Cutlets: Pound the chicken breasts or pork loin cutlets to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet. This ensures they cook evenly. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set Up the Breading Station: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with the all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. This setup will streamline the breading process.
- Bread the Cutlets: Dredge each cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip them into the beaten eggs to coat thoroughly. Finally, press the cutlets into the panko breadcrumbs until fully covered for a crispy crust.
- Fry the Cutlets: Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, enough to cover the bottom generously. Fry each cutlet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side for chicken or 2-3 minutes per side for pork. Transfer cooked cutlets to paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Assemble the Katsu Bowls: Place a generous serving of cooked white rice into each bowl. Slice the fried cutlets and lay them on top. Drizzle generously with tonkatsu sauce to finish for a delicious, tangy flavor.
Notes
- You can use chicken or pork based on your preference or availability.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy crust without greasiness.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crunchier texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Tonkatsu sauce can be found in most Asian grocery stores or made at home by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
