Katsudon
Katsudon is a comforting Japanese dish that features a crispy pork cutlet served over fluffy rice, generously topped with a savory sauce and delicate eggs. This meal delivers layers of flavor and texture, making it perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, katsudon is an unforgettable experience that brings warmth to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless pork loin or tenderloin
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the rice until the water runs clear and cooking according to package instructions.
- Slice the pork into 1-inch thick pieces. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded cutlets until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- In another pan, combine soy sauce, sugar, mirin (if using), and a splash of water over medium heat; stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Gently pour beaten eggs into the sauce with cooked pork cutlets still inside; cover briefly until eggs are set but slightly runny.
- Serve cooked rice in bowls topped with the pork cutlet mixture and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg