Japanese-Style Crispy Fried Pork Bowl (Tonkatsu Donburi)

Japanese-Style Crispy Fried Pork Bowl (Tonkatsu Donburi)
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    7 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    32 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    22

Experience the comforting flavors of Japan with this classic Tonkatsu Donburi. Crispy, golden pork cutlets simmered in a savory-sweet dashi broth with soft, fluffy eggs, all served over a bed of pearly short-grain rice. A truly satisfying and heartwarming meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    58 g
  • Cholesterol
    267 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1224 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, whisk together the dashi stock, sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and salt until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet (approximately 8-10 inches) over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Pour the dashi mixture into the skillet with the onions. Bring to a gentle simmer.

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Recipe View 3 mins Carefully arrange the sliced Tonkatsu on top of the simmering onions in a single layer. Drizzle the beaten eggs evenly over the pork and onions. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly runny, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust cooking time based on your desired egg consistency.

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Recipe View 0 mins Divide the hot cooked rice evenly between two bowls. Gently slide half of the Tonkatsu, egg, and onion mixture from the skillet onto each bowl of rice.

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Recipe View 2 mins Garnish with sliced green onions or nori seaweed strips, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dashi mixture.
If you don't have pre-made Tonkatsu, you can easily make your own by breading pork cutlets with panko breadcrumbs and frying them until golden brown.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
Feel free to substitute chicken or beef for the pork.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Destiney Langoshhills

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the result is amazing! My family loved it.

  • Cristopher Jerde

    Great recipe! I used leftover pork chops and it worked perfectly.

  • Jerrod Brown

    I added a little bit of ginger to the sauce, and it was delicious!

  • Edmond Ledner

    I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

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