Katsudon
A crispy panko pork cutlet simmered with onion and egg in a sweet dashi sauce, served over steamed rice in a lacquer bowl.
Cuisines
Japanese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | short-grain Japanese rice |
| 1 1/4 cups | water |
| 2 | boneless pork chops |
| 1/2 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 cup | panko breadcrumbs |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | black pepper to taste |
| 1/2 cup | vegetable oil |
| 1 cup | dashi stock |
| 2 tablespoons | soy sauce |
| 2 tablespoons | mirin |
| 1 tablespoon | sugar |
| 1 | onion, thinly sliced |
| 2 | green onions, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 1 1/4 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2 Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3 Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- 4 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the pork chops until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5 In a separate pan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 6 Add the sliced onion to the simmering sauce and cook until the onion is tender.
- 7 Slice the fried pork chops into strips and add them to the pan with the onion and sauce.
- 8 Beat the remaining egg and pour it over the pork and onion mixture. Cover and cook until the egg is just set.
- 9 Serve the cooked rice in bowls, top with the pork and egg mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use homemade dashi stock if possible.