Description
Crunchy, savory, and layered over perfectly sticky rice—these Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce are your new go-to for homemade comfort food with a crispy twist. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner idea or recreating a takeout favorite, this easy recipe is bold in flavor and simple to prepare. Featuring golden-fried pork or chicken cutlets drizzled with sweet and tangy sauce, it’s one of the best dinner ideas when you want easy food ideas that hit the spot.
Ingredients
2 boneless pork cutlets or chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups cooked short-grain rice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Trim and pound pork or chicken cutlets to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard to make tonkatsu sauce.
5. Slice katsu into strips. Fill a bowl with cooked rice and lay sliced katsu on top.
6. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with green onions if desired.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy, golden crust.
You can substitute pork with tofu or eggplant for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, crispy katsu, Japanese comfort food, quick recipe, tonkatsu bowl