Katsudon (Japanese Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)

A popular Japanese tonkatsu dish combines breaded deep-fried pork, eggs, and a sweet and salty broth, served over rice.

Category Tags:

EntreeLunchDinner

Cuisine Tags:

Japanese

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until it sizzles with a dropped panko breadcrumb.

  2. Season pounded pork chops with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.

  3. Prepare separate bowls with beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs.

  4. Dip floured pork in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko.

  5. Fry pork chops 5-6 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and cooked through; drain and slice.

  6. In a separate pan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar; bring to a boil and remove from heat.

  7. For each serving, combine 1/4 of the soup mixture with 1/4 of the sliced onion in a small skillet and simmer.

  8. Add 1 serving of sliced tonkatsu to the skillet and simmer on low for a few minutes.

  9. Beat an egg; bring the soup to a boil, then pour the beaten egg over the tonkatsu and onion.

  10. Cover and cook on low until the egg has set.

  11. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 801 kcal
Carbohydrate: 78 g
Cholesterol: 285 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 1908 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Fat: 36 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g