Homemade Japanese Katsudon | Easy and Delicious Recipe

Katsudon (カツ丼) is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, famous for its delicious and comforting flavor. It consists of a breaded pork cutlet served over hot rice and topped with egg and onion in an irresistible sweet and savory sauce. Below, you'll learn how to easily prepare it at home with ingredients you'll find at OKIDOKI and any supermarket in Spain.

🛒 Ingredients (2 people)

From OKIDOKI Asian Market:

• Japanese short grain rice (200g)

• Japanese soy sauce

• Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

• Instant dashi (Japanese stock powder)

• Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

• Tonkatsu sauce (optional to accompany)

• Fresh spring onion (optional for garnish)

From the usual supermarket:

• 2 pork chops (boneless, loin or sirloin)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 small onion cut into thin strips

• Flour

• Vegetable oil for frying
  

• Salt and pepper to taste

🍳 Step-by-step preparation

1. Cook the rice

Rinse the Japanese rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Cook according to the package instructions and keep covered to keep warm.

2. Prepare the chop (tonkatsu)

• Lightly season the chops with salt and pepper and coat them first in flour, then beaten egg, and finally in panko, pressing well to ensure they adhere.

• Fry them in plenty of hot oil until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes per side). Set aside on absorbent paper and cut into thick strips.

3. Prepare the sauce

In a large pan mix:

• 150ml of water

• 1 teaspoon instant dashi

• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons of mirin

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Quick alternative: If you prefer a faster and easier option, use OKIDOKI Tonkatsu sauce directly.

4. Finish the katsudon

• Add the chopped onion to the boiling sauce (or heated Tonkatsu sauce) and cook until translucent (approx. 2 minutes).

• Place the fried pork chop strips on top of the onion, pour the beaten eggs lightly over them, and cover the pan.

• Cook over medium-low heat until the egg sets slightly (1-2 minutes).

5. Serve your katsudon

Serve rice in a bowl, carefully slide the pork chop, onion, and egg mixture over the rice, and garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired.

👩🍳 OKIDOKI Tips

• You can use OKIDOKI liquid or instant dashi for a more authentic flavor.

• Make sure the oil is very hot to get a crispy chop.

• You can replace the pork chop with chicken if you prefer.

Enjoy your authentic and easy-to-prepare homemade Katsudon , perfect for enjoying with your family or as a comforting dish for any occasion.