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Pork Katsu Rice Bowl

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Japanese Shallow Frying

This recipe guides you through creating a delicious and crispy Pork Katsu, or Tonkatsu, Bowl. Starting with a tenderized pork loin, you'll create a perfectly seasoned and crunchy crust using a three-step breading process with Panko breadcrumbs. The fried pork is then served over a bed of steamed rice and...

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... accompanied by fresh and pickled vegetables, all brought together with a savory and spicy sauce combination. It's a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that is absolutely delicious.

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ChefLynn ChefLynn Cool Cook
June 11, 2025
Pork Katsu Rice Bowl in the bowl, close up side shot
  • 15 min.
  • 30 min.
  • 2/5
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Ingredients:

For the Pork Katsu:

For the Bowl & Garnish:

  • 1 serving of rice - cooked (adjust if needed)
  • ¼ cup of carrots - pickled (adjust if needed)
  • 1 cucumber (adjust if needed)
  • 1 tomato (adjust if needed)
  • 1 sprig of cilantro - fresh (adjust if needed)
  • 1 Drizzle of Hoisin sauce - Drizzle (adjust if needed)
  • Optionally: 1 Drizzle of sriracha sauce - Drizzle (adjust if needed)

Tools:

Directions:

1. Prep the Pork:

Let’s start the preparation of the Pork Katsu Rice Bowl by preparing the pork.

  • Wrap the pork loin in plastic wrap.
  • Using a meat mallet, pound the pork out to an even thickness of about ½ to ¾ of an inch.
  • Unwrap the pork and score the fat cap with a knife to prevent it from curling up during frying.
  • If you have a spiked meat tenderizer, poke holes on both sides of the pork cutlet to further tenderize it.
  • Set the prepared pork on a plate to the side.

2. Bread the Pork:

  • Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes.
  • In the first dish, combine the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, and granulated onion.
  • In the second dish, beat the egg.
  • In the third dish, add the Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Take the pork cutlet and dredge it in the seasoned flour, ensuring it’s fully coated, then shake off any excess.
  • Dip the flour-coated pork into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Transfer the pork to the Panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto all sides of the pork to get a thick, even coating.
  • Place the breaded pork on a wire rack while you heat the oil.

3. Cook the Pork:

  • Pour enough neutral oil into a large skillet to come up the sides of the pork and heat it over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully lay the breaded pork into the skillet.
  • Fry for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Flip the pork and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until cooked through and beautifully golden.
  • Remove the pork from the skillet and place it back on the wire rack to drain. Immediately season with a little more salt.

4. Assemble the Pork Katsu Rice Bowl:

  • Place a generous portion of fresh steamed rice into a serving bowl.
  • Slice the cooked pork katsu into strips.
  • Arrange the sliced pork over the rice.
  • Add a pile of pickled carrots and a scoop of the cucumber and tomato salad to the bowl. You can drizzle some of the salad’s dressing over the rice for extra flavor.
  • Drizzle the pork with Hoisin sauce and Sriracha (if using).
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro in the center and serve immediately.
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