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Japanese Katsu Bowls

Japanese Katsu Bowls: A Delicious Guide to Making Authentic Katsu at Home
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If you’re in the mood for a comforting and flavorful meal, Japanese Katsu Bowls are the perfect choice! This delightful dish features crispy chicken katsu served over perfectly seasoned rice, drizzled with a tangy sauce that brings everything together. Ideal for family dinners or busy weeknights, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. With the satisfying crunch of panko breadcrumbs and the warm embrace of seasoned rice, you’ll find every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless chicken breasts (or beef loin)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup tonkatsu sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the soaked rice in a saucepan with water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Season the cooked rice with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  4. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
  7. Fry breaded chicken in hot vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides (4-5 minutes each).
  8. Mix tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup as a topping.
  9. Assemble bowls by layering seasoned rice, sliced katsu, cabbage, green onions, and sauce.

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