Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls with Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls feature golden pork or chicken cutlets served over rice with homemade tonkatsu sauce — a quick, satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless pork chops or chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Neutral oil for frying
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- Shredded cabbage, sesame seeds, scallions for garnish
Tonkatsu Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Optional: 1 tsp mirin or vinegar
- Optional: garlic powder or fresh ginger
Instructions
- Pound meat to 1/4-inch thick, season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour, egg, then panko. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
- Heat oil in pan and fry cutlets 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Mix tonkatsu sauce ingredients and simmer or whisk until smooth.
- Slice cutlets and serve over rice. Drizzle with sauce and garnish.
Notes
Swap meat for tofu or veggies. Use gluten-free substitutes if needed. Sauce keeps for 1 week in the fridge.