Description
Japanese Katsu Bowls with Katsu-Style Sauce are the perfect blend of crunchy, savory goodness that brings a taste of Japan right to your table. This delightful dish features golden-brown, panko-crusted chicken or beef cutlets nestled on a bed of fluffy steamed rice and drizzled with rich Katsu-Style sauce. The contrast of textures and flavors makes it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create this restaurant-quality dish at home in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- Shredded cabbage, for garnish
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef or chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each cutlet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to make the Katsu-Style sauce.
- Serve by placing rice in bowls, topping with sliced katsu, drizzling with sauce, and garnishing with cabbage and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg