Katsudon (rice bowl with tonkatsu)

Katsudon (rice bowl with tonkatsu)

Published on 09/01/2018 | In By
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“Katsudon” consists of “Tonkatsu” (Japanese pork cutlets) with Japanese rice in a bowl. It’s a Japanese one-plate meal.

“Donburi” is the name for meals served in a bowl, and “~don” is this bowl with Japanese rice or another garnish on the top. Examples are:

  • “Oyakodon (chicken & egg on rice)”,
  • “Gyudon (cooked beef with sweet soy sauce on rice),
  • “Tendon (tempura on rice)”,
  • “Kaisendon (raw seafood topping with sushi rice)”

… and more! “Katsudon” is perhaps the most famous and popular “donburi”, especially for teenage boys, because it’s really filling (high calorie!). But it’s so yummy, just enjoy it instantly!

Ingredients

  • 1 cooked "tonkatsu"
  • 1/2 medium size onion (30-50g)
  • 50ml water
  • 1/4 tsp instant dashi powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 bowl of cooked Japanese rice (about 200g)
  • 1 tsp chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Cut the "tonkatsu" into 2cm thick slices. Slice the onion thinly. Chop the chives. Beat the egg in a small bowl.
  2. Mix the water, instant dashi powder and onion in a small frying pan. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes over a medium heat with a lid on. Add mirin, soy sauce, and sugar, then bring to the boil.
  3. Place the "tonkatsu" in the middle of the frying pan. Pour in the beaten egg slowly around and slightly covering the "tonkatsu". Cook until the egg is to your preferred consistency.
  4. Arrange the rice in individual bowls and ladle the egg and tonkatsu mixture on the top, then add the sauce. Sprinkle the chopped chives on the top.