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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

Enjoy these delicious Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce, featuring crispy lamb cutlets served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • shallow bowls
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

For the Katsu

  • 2 pieces boneless lamb cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying

For the Tonkatsu Sauce

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey

For Serving

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 piece green onion, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Season the lamb cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the cutlets in flour, followed by the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the breaded cutlets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Prepare the tonkatsu sauce by whisking together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  • Assemble the bowls with rice, shredded cabbage, sliced katsu, and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a lighter version, bake the katsu at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, easy recipes, Japanese cuisine, katsu, lamb cutlets, tonkatsu sauce
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