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Japanese Tonkatsu Bowl – Easy 30-Min Asian Dinner


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  • Author: Isabella Moretti
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Crispy pork cutlets served over rice and topped with rich, sweet-savory tonkatsu sauce — a satisfying Japanese meal ready in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless pork chops, pounded ¼-inch thick

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

  • Oil for frying

  • 2 cups cooked white rice

  • ½ cup shredded cabbage (optional)

Tonkatsu Sauce (optional homemade):

  • 3 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sugar


Instructions

  1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko.

  2. Heat oil in skillet. Fry pork cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  3. Mix tonkatsu sauce ingredients or warm bottled version.

  4. Slice pork and serve over rice. Drizzle with sauce and top with cabbage or scallions.

Notes

  • Air fry or bake for a lighter version.

  • Serve with miso soup, salad, or pickled vegetables.

  • Use chicken or tofu as substitutes for pork.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~550 per bowl