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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Japanese Katsu Bowls: Crispy Comfort That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Japanese Katsu Bowls are a comforting masterpiece featuring crispy breaded cutlets served over rice, perfect for any dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Katsu
  • 2 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts or Pork Loin; substitute with eggplant or tofu for vegetarian
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if necessary
  • 2 large Eggs can use flax eggs for a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs substitute with regular breadcrumbs if unavailable
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Japanese Short-Grain Rice or sushi rice
  • 1.25 cups Water for cooking rice
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can be omitted
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Tonkatsu Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce can substitute with more soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup or homemade sweet sauces
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage can use other greens or omit
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions for garnish; can substitute with chives
  • to taste Sesame Seeds for optional garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing rice under cold running water until clear, soak for 30 minutes, then drain. Combine soaked rice with water and bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Fluff cooked rice, pour vinegar mixture over and fold in to season evenly.
  3. Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness, season with salt and pepper. Set up breading station with flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko. Press firmly to ensure breadcrumbs adhere.
  5. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Mix tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a bowl until blended.
  7. Ladle rice into bowls, slice crispy katsu and place on top, drizzle with sauce and garnish with cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers; consume within 3 days for best quality.

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