Nutritious & Tender Onion Katsu Don (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)
Easy Homemade Katsu Don Recipe: A Delicious Pork Cutlet and Onion Rice Bowl
Enjoy Japan’s representative rice bowl, Katsu Don, conveniently and deliciously at home! Crispy pork cutlet, sweet sautéed onions, and a soft egg combine for a satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Pork cutlet (prepare to your preference)
- 1/3 Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Scallion, finely chopped
- 1 Serving of warm rice
Flavorful Sauce Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp Mirin (or Sake)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 9 Tbsp Water
- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp Mirin (or Sake)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 9 Tbsp Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the star of the dish: one crispy fried pork cutlet. Lightly beat two eggs and set aside. Thinly slice the onion and finely chop the scallions for garnish. Ingredient preparation for a delicious rice bowl is complete!
Step 2
Now, let’s make the flavorful sauce that will elevate your rice bowl. Measure and combine 3 Tbsp of soy sauce, 3 Tbsp of mirin, 2 Tbsp of sugar, and 9 Tbsp of water. Stir well with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved to create your sauce.
Step 3
Take a pan with some depth and pour in the prepared sauce. Once the edges of the sauce begin to bubble, add all the sliced onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the onions for about 3 minutes until they become tender. You’ll smell a sweet aroma as the onions cook!
Step 4
Check if the onions are translucent and tender. Now, carefully place the pork cutlet, cut into bite-sized pieces, into the sauce pan. Let it simmer briefly so the pork cutlet can absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Step 5
Next, it’s time to add the soft egg. Gently pour the pre-beaten eggs around the edges of the pan, trying not to cover the pork cutlet and onions directly. Immediately turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let it steam for about 10 seconds. The egg should be cooked to a soft, custardy consistency.
Step 6
Carefully transfer the finished Katsu Don onto a bowl of warm rice, arranging it beautifully so it doesn’t lose its shape. Arrange the pork cutlet, onions, and egg harmoniously. Finally, sprinkle generously with the chopped scallions for a perfect finish!
Step 7
Behold, your Katsu Don, or Pork Cutlet and Onion Rice Bowl, is complete! The savory yet sweet special sauce and the generous portion of pork cutlet look incredibly appetizing. A magnificent meal has been born!
Step 8
If you happen to have leftover pork cutlets from making side dishes for the kids, try using them in this rice bowl recipe! You can transform leftover ingredients into a wonderful dish.
Step 9
With its moist egg, tender onions, and satisfying pork cutlet, this Katsu Don is perfect for enjoying a hearty meal. We hope you have a delicious and happy dining experience today! Enjoy your meal!
