Hello Kittys ♡
Welcome to my kitchen, where Japanese comfort dishes are crispy, saucy, and full of love ♡ Katsudon is a classic Japanese comfort food 🇯🇵✨, crispy pork cutlet (tonkatsu) simmered in a savory-sweet sauce with onions and eggs, served over steaming Japanese short-grain rice.
What Is Katsudon?
Katsudon (カツ丼) is a beloved Japanese rice bowl dish featuring:
• Crispy tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)
• Simmered onions & eggs in a savory-sweet broth
• Steaming rice as the base
Perfect for a hearty meal, a quick homemade treat, or whenever you need Japanese soul food at home 🍚💛
𐙚 This is a short recipe for the Katsudon, but below these pins, you can find a full, explained recipe just for you!
♡ Now, let’s make Katsudon Kitty’s ! :
• Prep & Frying: 25 mins
• Sauce & Egg: 10 mins
• Total: ~35 mins
• Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients (2 servings)
For the Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet)
• 2 pork loin chops (about 150 g each)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Oil for deep-frying (vegetable oil)
For the Katsudon Sauce
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup dashi (or chicken broth as substitute)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sugar
For the Egg Mixture
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
To Serve
• 2 bowls cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• Optional: chopped green onions, pickles
How to Make Katsudon (Step-by-Step)
♡ Step 1 – Prepare & Fry the Tonkatsu (20–25 mins) :
1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge each chop in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko.
3. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340°F) and fry pork until golden and crispy (5–6 mins per side).
4. Drain on paper towels, then slice into strips.
♡ Step 2 – Make the Katsudon Sauce (8–10 mins) :
1. In a small pan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sliced onion.
2. Simmer over medium heat until onions soften and sauce slightly reduces (~5 mins).
♡ Step 3 – Assemble with Eggs (3–4 mins) :
1. Place sliced tonkatsu on top of simmering onions and sauce.
2. Pour beaten eggs evenly over the cutlet and onions.
3. Cover pan and cook on low heat for 1–2 mins until eggs are just set (slightly runny is best!).
♡ Step 4 – Serve (1–2 mins) :
1. Place hot rice in bowls.
2. Gently slide tonkatsu-egg mixture on top.
3. Garnish with chopped green onions or pickles if desired.
Tips for Perfect Katsudon
• Keep eggs slightly runny for a creamy texture
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying tonkatsu
• Use fresh panko for extra crunch
• Serve immediately — warm rice + sauce + crispy cutlet is key
Nutrition (per bowl – approx.)
• Calories: ~750 kcal
• Carbs: ~90 g
• Protein: ~32 g
• Fat: ~28 g
Nutri-Score: D (comfort food treat 💛)
Katsudon is the ultimate Japanese comfort dish, crispy pork, fluffy eggs, savory sauce, and warm rice all in one bowl of happiness 🇯🇵
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