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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Irresistible Japanese Katsu Bowls for Quick Comfort Foods

Deliciously crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls are a quick and comforting meal, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Katsu
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or Pork Loin can substitute with tofu or eggplant
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Eggs or flaxseed/aquafaba for vegan options
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Japanese Short-Grain Rice
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tonkatsu Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Green Onions
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • to taste Pickled Ginger

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Shallow dishes for breading

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japanese Katsu Bowls
  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear and soak for 30 minutes. Cook with water, boil, simmer for 15 minutes, rest 10 minutes, and fluff with vinegar mixture.
  2. Pound meat to even thickness, season with salt and pepper. Set up breading station: flour, egg, panko. Dredge meat in flour, then egg, then panko.
  3. Heat oil in skillet. Fry katsu for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
  4. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjust to taste.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, katsu, sauce, and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the katsu to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Customize your toppings for a personal touch.

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