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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Crispy Japanese Katsu Bowls: Comfort Food You’ll Love

Delight in Japanese Katsu Bowls, featuring crispy chicken atop fluffy rice, customizable and perfect for any occasion.
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: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Katsu
  • 2 pieces Boneless chicken breasts or pork loin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free panko
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil or canola oil
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice or sushi rice
  • 1 ¼ cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Tonkatsu sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce low-sodium optional
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce can substitute with hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • ¼ cup Green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
  • to taste Pickled ginger optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • Meat mallet
  • Three shallow dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japanese Katsu Bowls
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain. Combine with 1 ¼ cups water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff and mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness, season with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Whisk together tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a bowl. Set aside.
  5. Assemble bowls with a portion of rice, sliced katsu on top, drizzle with sauce, and add cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings like avocado or a soft-boiled egg for added richness.

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