Japanese Katsu Bowls Tonkatsu (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy pork cutlets served on fluffy rice with tonkatsu sauce and fresh garnishes for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredients List:

→ Meat

01 - 2 boneless pork loin chops (approximately 454 g)

→ Coating

02 - 60 g all-purpose flour
03 - 1 large egg, beaten
04 - 100 g panko breadcrumbs

→ Rice

05 - 180 g short-grain white rice

→ Sauce and Garnish

06 - 60 ml tonkatsu sauce
07 - 2 green onions, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon (9 g) sesame seeds

→ Cooking fat

09 - 60 ml vegetable oil

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Rinse short-grain rice under cold water until clear and cook according to package instructions until tender.
02 - Place pork loin chops between plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness of approximately 1.3 cm.
03 - Arrange three shallow dishes containing flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs separately.
04 - Dredge each chop in flour, dip into beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
05 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry pork chops 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Spoon cooked rice into bowls, slice pork cutlets, arrange on top, drizzle with tonkatsu sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For a crispier crust, double-dredge the pork cutlets.
02 - Serve immediately to preserve texture.
03 - Tonkatsu sauce is commonly available at Asian supermarkets.