Katsudon
Katsudon is a comforting Japanese dish that combines crispy pork cutlet, fluffy rice, and savory egg in one irresistible bowl. This easy-to-make recipe brings delightful flavors and textures together, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With its aromatic ingredients and visually appealing presentation, katsudon is sure to impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick-cut pork cutlets (about 1 lb total)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 cup dashi stock
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing onions and pounding pork cutlets to an even thickness.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- In a separate pan, sauté sliced onions until translucent.
- Mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi stock, then pour over the onions.
- Add fried pork cutlets to the pan and pour beaten eggs over everything. Cover until eggs are set but slightly runny (about 3 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg