Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl

Name: Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz) boneless pork loin chops, pounded to 1/2 inch; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs (for breading), beaten; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups dashi stock (or chicken broth); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 4 large eggs (for topping), lightly beaten; 4 cups short-grain white rice, cooked; 4 scallions, thinly sliced

A beloved Japanese comfort bowl of crispy panko-breaded pork cutlet simmered in a savory-sweet dashi broth with onion and egg, served over steamed rice.

50 minMediumServes 4700 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz) boneless pork loin chops, pounded to 1/2 inch
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (for breading), beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups dashi stock (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tsp granulated sugar
4 large eggs (for topping), lightly beaten
4 cups short-grain white rice, cooked
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Season 4 (6 oz) pounded to 1/2 inch boneless pork loin chops on both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Set up a breading station: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, 2 beaten large eggs (for breading) in a second dish, and 2 cups panko breadcrumbs in a third. Coat each chop in flour, then egg, then press into panko to cover completely.
3

Heat 1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops in batches, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 3 minutes, then slice into 3/4-inch strips.
4

Pour off most of the oil, leaving a thin coating. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
5

Add 1 1/2 cups dashi stock (or chicken broth), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, and 2 tsp granulated sugar to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
6

Nestle the sliced pork cutlets into the simmering broth over the onion. Pour 4 lightly beaten large eggs (for topping) evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are just set but still slightly custardy.
7

Divide 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice among bowls, spoon the cutlet and egg mixture over the top, and garnish with 4 thinly sliced scallions.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl reach?

For Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl?

Step 3 reads: "Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 3 minutes, then slice into 3/4-inch strips." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 3 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What can I use instead of dashi in Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl?

The entry for Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl calls for 1 1/2 cups dashi stock (or chicken broth). In its place: Light chicken or vegetable stock with a splash of soy sauce works. For something closer, steep a piece of kombu or a few dried shiitake in hot water for 20 minutes.

Can I make Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Katsudon Pork Rice Bowl contain soy?

Yes: 1/4 cup soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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