Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
Indulge in the crispy, savory delight of Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce. This dish features golden-brown, panko-crusted chicken or beef cutlets served over a bed of fluffy Japanese short-grain rice, all drizzled with a rich and tangy homemade tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for impressing family or treating yourself after a long day, these bowls are a comforting meal that’s easy to whip up at home. The satisfying crunch of the katsu combined with the umami flavors of the sauce makes every bite irresistible. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious meal prep option, this recipe is sure to please.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or beef chops
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (as mirin substitute)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
Instructions
- Season chicken or beef with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to drain on a wire rack.
- Whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to create the tonkatsu sauce.
- Serve by placing cooked rice in bowls, topping with sliced katsu, and drizzling with tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg