Japanese Katsu Bowls: A Delicious Guide to Making Authentic Katsu at Home
Discover the joy of making Japanese Katsu Bowls at home with this easy and delicious recipe. This beloved Japanese dish features crispy, golden-brown chicken or pork served over fluffy rice, complemented by a tangy tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless chicken breasts (or pork loin)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- ¼ cup tonkatsu sauce
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the rice for 30 minutes, then cook it according to package instructions.
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
- Fry the breaded chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels before slicing into strips.
- Assemble your bowl by placing rice at the base, topped with sliced katsu and drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg