World Flavors Cookbook

Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Bowl)

A hearty bowl of rice topped with a deep-fried breaded pork cutlet, onions, and egg simmered in a savory sweet sauce.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 2 tonkatsu (pork cutlets)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup dashi stock
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• Mitsuba for garnish

Instructions

1. Place dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a pan; add onion and simmer until soft.
2. Slice the tonkatsu into strips and place on top of the onions.
3. Drizzle eggs over everything and cook until set.
4. Slide the mixture over bowls of rice.
5. Garnish and serve hot.