Katsudon
Japanese

Katsudon

A comforting bowl of rice topped with a crispy pork cutlet simmered with egg and onions in a savory-sweet dashi and soy sauce broth.

Medium30 min

Where it comes from

Katsudon is a beloved dish in the Kanto region, where it is often enjoyed as a hearty meal, combining the influences of Japanese and Western cooking from the Meiji era.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Coat pork cutlets in flour, beaten egg, and panko, then fry until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Slice onion and simmer in a mixture of dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Place fried pork cutlet over the onions and pour beaten egg over it.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook until the egg is just set.

  5. 5

    Serve over a bowl of steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onion.

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