Pork Katsu Rice Bowl Recipes

PORK KATSU RICE BOWL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, pour 1/4 c mirin over the onion & let marinade.
• In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs with 1 tsp soy sauce.
• Place the flour in another shallow bowl.
• Place the panko in another separate bowl.
• Coat the pork with the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Dip the pork slices in the egg mixture, letting the excess drop off, then coat with the panko.
• In a large skillet heat the oil over mid-high heat until rippling.
• Add the pork and fry, turning once until golden and crisp about 5 minutes on each side.
• Transfer to paper towels and drain.
• In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, remaining 1 tbsp mirin and 2 tbsp soy sauce.
• Add 1 tsp water to thin if desired.
• Slice the pork. Divide the rice among 4 bowls and top with the pork, sauce, and pickled onion.

KATSUDON (PORK-CUTLET RICE BOWL)

Steps:

• To make the dashi, bring the water and kombu up to a simmer, then turn off the heat. Fish out the kombu, then add the bonito, and allow to steep for 2 or 3 minutes. Skim off any scum on the surface, and pour through a fine-mesh strainer. Keep in the fridge.
• To make the cutlets, put the flour, egg and panko in three separate wide bowls. Generously season each cutlet with salt and pepper on both sides. Dip them, one at a time, in the flour, then the egg, then the panko, making sure each cutlet is totally covered in crumbs. Pour vegetable oil into a large, wide skillet until it's just under an inch high, and set over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees. Fry cutlets until golden brown and crisp, turning after 3 minutes, and frying for a total of 6 minutes. Set on a wire rack to cool, then slice into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2/3 cup dashi, soy sauce, mirin, onion, ginger and peas, if using. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down to low and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion has softened. Carefully place the sliced cutlets on top of the onion and broth. Cover, and cook for 3 more minutes.
• Crack eggs into a small bowl, and beat them with a fork, then pour all along the top of the cutlets. Don't stir, just cover and cook until the eggs are just about set but still slightly wobbly. To serve, heap rice into bowls, then slide cutlet slices, eggs and broth on top of each. Sprinkle with scallions.