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Japanese Katsu Bowls: A Delicious & Easy Recipe

Japanese Katsu Bowls: A Delicious & Easy Recipe


  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Japanese Katsu Bowls are a delightful combination of crispy chicken katsu, flavorful rice, and savory toppings, making for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.


Ingredients

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For Chicken Katsu:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For Katsu Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple sauce or grated apple
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of ground ginger

For Seasoned Rice:

  • 4 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Egg and Onion Topping:

  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup water or dashi
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

For Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional: toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken Katsu: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Dredge in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.
  2. Make Katsu Sauce: Combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, apple sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ginger. Simmer until thickened.
  3. Prepare Seasoned Rice: Cook rice and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  4. Prepare Egg and Onion Topping: Cook sliced onion in soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water. Add beaten eggs and cook until set.
  5. Assemble Katsu Bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with egg mixture, chicken katsu, and drizzle with Katsu sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily customized with your favorite toppings or additional vegetables.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha to the Katsu sauce.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 230mg

Keywords: Japanese Katsu Bowls, Chicken Katsu, Rice Bowl, Japanese Cuisine