Description
A classic Japanese comfort dish featuring crispy pork cutlet (tonkatsu) served over steamed rice with shredded cabbage and a rich homemade tonkatsu sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner with optional garnishes like boiled egg or pickled ginger.
Ingredients
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For the Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet):
- 2 pork loin chops (boneless)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Bowl:
- Cooked white rice (short-grain Japanese rice preferred)
- Shredded cabbage
- Tonkatsu sauce
- Optional: pickled ginger, sesame seeds, boiled egg
For Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp mirin or rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp grated apple (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Pork: Trim and tenderize the pork loin chops. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Bread the Cutlet: Dredge each piece of pork in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Pork: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep frying pan. Fry each cutlet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Cook Rice & Prepare Toppings: Steam short-grain Japanese rice. Shred fresh cabbage and prepare optional toppings like boiled eggs or pickled ginger.
- Make the Tonkatsu Sauce: In a small bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, mirin (or vinegar), and optional grated apple until combined.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place steamed rice in a serving bowl. Slice the tonkatsu into strips and place on top. Drizzle with sauce and add shredded cabbage and optional garnishes. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double fry the cutlets (fry once lightly, then again just before serving). Tonkatsu sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg