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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

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  • Author: yous
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting dish featuring crispy fried pork cutlets served over fluffy rice, drizzled with a homemade Tonkatsu sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked steamed white rice
  • 1 lb pork loin (or tenderloin)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pound the pork to an even thickness.
  2. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, dip in egg, and finally coat in panko.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Fry the breaded cutlets until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  6. In a small bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce to create the Tonkatsu sauce.
  7. Serve the fried cutlets over steamed rice topped with shredded cabbage and drizzled with Tonkatsu sauce.

Notes

For an extra kick, adjust the sweetness of the Tonkatsu sauce to your taste. You can also substitute the pork with chicken or firm tofu for a different version.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg