Crispy Pork Katsu Donburi with Dashi Egg Sauce
Experience a delightful bowl of Crispy Pork Katsu Donburi, a Japanese comfort dish that combines crispy breaded pork cutlets over a bed of fluffy steamed rice, all topped with a velvety dashi egg sauce and vibrant green peas. Inspired by the traditional flavors of Japan, this dish showcases the harmony between the crispy texture of tonkatsu and the rich, umami flavors of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, making it an irresistible fast-food favorite that you can recreate easily at home. Ideal for family meals or a quick weeknight dinner, each bite promises a satisfying fusion of flavor and texture that embodies the heart of Japanese cuisine.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
steamed rice
7 cups (hot and freshly steamed)
vegetable oil
for frying (enough to fill the pan 1 inch deep)
boneless pork chops
4 (pounded thin)
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
flour
3 tablespoons
egg
1 (beaten)
Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
1 cup
dashi broth or water
1 cup
soy sauce
6 tablespoons
sugar
6 tablespoons
mirin
4 tablespoons
eggs
3-4 (beaten)
green peas
8 tablespoons
Instructions
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1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok to a depth of 1 inch and preheat to 340°F (170°C). To check readiness, drop in a few breadcrumbs; they should sizzle and float.
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2. Trim excess fat from the pork chops, then pound each chop to a uniform thinness, ensuring even cooking.
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3. Season the pork with salt and pepper on both sides.
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4. Set up a breading station: place the flour, beaten egg, and panko in three separate shallow bowls.
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5. Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten egg, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.
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6. Carefully place the breaded pork into the hot oil and fry for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature.
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7. Once cooked, transfer the pork to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then slice into 1-inch strips.
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8. In a separate bowl, combine dashi broth (or water), soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Mix well.
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9. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a quarter of the broth mixture, bringing it just to a simmer.
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10. Gently add one portion of the sliced pork cutlet to the skillet, allowing it to absorb the flavors for 1 minute.
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11. Pour in a portion of the beaten eggs, gently stirring to create a soft scramble. Add 2 tablespoons of green peas and cook for an additional 30 seconds until just set.
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12. To serve, place a generous scoop of steaming rice into individual deep bowls. Top each bowl with the pork cutlet and egg mixture, ensuring a bit of the broth is included.
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13. Repeat the process for the remaining servings and enjoy your hearty, comforting Katsu Donburi!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crispy Pork Katsu Donburi?
It is a Japanese comfort dish featuring crispy breaded pork cutlets served over steamed rice with a velvety dashi egg sauce and green peas.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to serve 4 people.
What type of pork should I use?
The recipe calls for 4 boneless pork chops that have been pounded thin.
What is the correct oil temperature for frying the pork?
The vegetable oil should be preheated to 340°F (170°C).
How deep should the oil be in the pan?
You should fill the frying pan or wok with vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch.
How can I check if the oil is ready for frying?
Drop a few breadcrumbs into the oil; if they sizzle and float, the oil is ready.
Why do I need to pound the pork chops?
Pounding the chops to a uniform thinness ensures that they cook evenly.
What ingredients are used for the breading station?
The breading station consists of three separate bowls containing flour, one beaten egg, and Japanese panko breadcrumbs.
How do I apply the breading to the pork?
Dredge in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and then coat with panko, pressing gently to make it adhere.
How long should the pork be fried?
Fry the pork for about 4 minutes on each side until it is golden brown.
What should I do after the pork is fried?
Transfer the pork to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then slice it into 1-inch strips.
What are the components of the dashi broth mixture?
The mixture includes 1 cup of dashi broth (or water), 6 tablespoons of soy sauce, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of mirin.
How many eggs are needed for the sauce?
You will need 3 to 4 beaten eggs for the dashi egg sauce component.
How are the pork and sauce combined in the skillet?
Add a quarter of the broth mixture to a skillet, simmer, then add one portion of the sliced pork to absorb the flavors for 1 minute.
When do I add the eggs to the sauce?
Pour in the beaten eggs after the pork has simmered in the broth for one minute.
What is the desired consistency of the eggs?
Gently stir the eggs to create a soft scramble that is just set.
When should the green peas be added?
Add the green peas along with the eggs and cook for approximately 30 seconds.
How much rice is recommended for this dish?
The recipe suggests using 7 cups of hot and freshly steamed rice.
How is the Donburi assembled for serving?
Place a scoop of rice in a deep bowl, top it with the pork and egg mixture, and include some of the broth.
Can I use water if I don't have dashi broth?
Yes, water can be used as a substitute for dashi broth in the sauce mixture.
What kind of flavor profile does this dish have?
It features a harmony of umami flavors from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin combined with the sweetness of sugar.
Is this recipe suitable for a quick weeknight dinner?
Yes, it is described as an easily recreated fast-food favorite ideal for family meals or quick dinners.
What type of breadcrumbs are best for the crispy texture?
Japanese panko breadcrumbs are used to achieve the signature crispy katsu texture.
How much sugar is in the sauce?
The recipe uses 6 tablespoons of sugar for the broth mixture.
How much mirin is required?
The sauce mixture requires 4 tablespoons of mirin.
How many green peas are used in total?
A total of 8 tablespoons of green peas are used, which is roughly 2 tablespoons per serving.
What is the primary cooking method for the pork?
The pork is breaded and then shallow-fried in oil.
Should the pork be seasoned before breading?
Yes, you should season the pork with salt and pepper on both sides before starting the breading process.
What category of food does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized under Pork and Japanese Cuisine.
What makes the dashi egg sauce 'velvety'?
The velvety texture comes from gently stirring the beaten eggs into the simmering broth until they are just set.