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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Japanese Katsu Bowls: Easy Comfort Food for Homemade Delight

Japanese Katsu Bowls are a delightful fusion of flavors with crispy cutlets, fluffy rice, and savory sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • meat mallet
  • shallow dishes

Ingredients
  

For the Katsu

  • 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts or pork loin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • as needed vegetable oil for frying

For the Rice

  • 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

For the Sauce

  • 0.25 cup tonkatsu sauce or store-bought if you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup

For Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 pieces green onions sliced
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • pickled ginger optional

Instructions
 

Preparing the Rice

  • Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
  • Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and add 2 ½ cups of water. Soak for about 30 minutes.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes.
  • Mix together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
  • Fold in the vinegar mixture into the rice gently, keeping it fluffy.

Preparing the Katsu

  • Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  • Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Sauce

  • Combine tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a bowl.

Notes

Customize with various katsu options such as chicken, pork, or vegetarian substitutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken katsu, Comfort Food, homemade, katsu, pork katsu, Rice Bowl
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