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Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce

Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce
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Craving a delightful meal that’s both crispy and savory? Japanese Katsu Bowls with Tonkatsu Sauce deliver a perfect combination of crunchy goodness and rich umami flavors. This dish features golden-brown panko-crusted beef or chicken cutlets served over fluffy steamed rice and drizzled with a homemade tonkatsu sauce. It’s an easy-to-make, restaurant-quality meal you can whip up at home for any occasion, be it a cozy dinner or a quick weeknight feast. With customizable options to suit your taste, these katsu bowls are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless beef chops or chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey (as mirin substitute)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Season the beef or chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  2. 2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each cutlet for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  3. 3. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to create the tonkatsu sauce.
  4. 4. Assemble by placing cooked rice in a bowl, topping with sliced katsu, drizzling with sauce, and garnishing with shredded cabbage and green onions.

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