Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of katsudon, a beloved Japanese dish that pairs crispy fried pork cutlet with savory eggs and onions served over fluffy rice. This comforting bowl combines crunchy textures and rich flavors, making it perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. Simple to prepare yet impressive in presentation, katsudon will satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless pork cutlets
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 cups short-grain rice (uncooked)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin (optional)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom.
- Dip each pork cutlet in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry each cutlet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Let rest briefly.
- In another pan, sauté sliced onions until translucent, then add soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and water. Simmer gently.
- Gently slide the fried cutlets into the sauce and crack eggs over them. Cover for 3-4 minutes until eggs are softly cooked.
- Serve by spooning cooked rice into bowls and topping with saucy cutlets. Drizzle extra sauce on top and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg