Katsudon 🇯🇵 - The Japanese Crispy Comfort Bowl

Katsudon is a popular Japanese comfort food that combines the savory flavors of a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, known as tonkatsu, with a bed of hot, fluffy rice. The dish is typically topped with a slightly sweet and savory sauce made from a combination of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, which enhances the flavor of the meat. A layer of beaten eggs, cooked until just set, envelops the pork, creating a delicious harmony of textures. Often garnished with sliced scallions and sometimes pickled vegetables, katsudon offers a satisfying meal that is both heartwarming and filling. Originating as a quick meal for students, it has become a staple in Japanese households and restaurants alike.


Dish: Katsudon
Time to prepare: 15 minutes
Time to cook: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
- 4 pieces Pork cutlets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 4 Eggs
- 200 grams Bread crumbs
- For frying Vegetable oil
- 2 medium Onion
- 500 ml Dashi stock
- 50 ml Soy sauce
- 20 grams Sugar
- 4 servings Cooked rice
- For garnish Spring onions

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Pork Cutlets
Season pork cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2: Coat the Pork
Dredge pork in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.

Step 3: Fry the Pork
Fry pork cutlets in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 4: Prepare the Sauce
Simmer sliced onions in dashi stock with soy sauce and sugar.

Step 5: Combine Pork and Sauce
Place fried pork over onions and pour beaten eggs, cook until eggs set.

Step 6: Serve Over Rice
Serve the pork and egg mixture over bowls of cooked rice and garnish with spring onions.




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