Katsudon
Katsudon is a comforting Japanese dish featuring crispy pork cutlet served over a fluffy bed of rice, topped with savory-sweet egg and onions. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of home-cooked warmth, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by tender flavors that evoke cherished memories. Dive into this satisfying bowl of katsudon and elevate your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork loin cutlet (about 150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 cup cooked short-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup dashi stock or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the pork cutlet with salt and pepper, then fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove and let rest.
- In another pan, sauté sliced onions in a splash of oil until translucent.
- Add dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to the onions; bring to a simmer.
- Pour beaten eggs over the mixture and cook until just set but still slightly runny.
- Assemble by placing rice in bowls, topping with sliced pork cutlet, and ladling the egg-onion mixture over it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg