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Japanese Katsudon

Name: Japanese Katsudon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tbs Vegetable Oil; 1 large Onion; 1 chopped Pork; 150ml Vegetable Stock; 1 tbs Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Mirin; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 Beaten Eggs; 200g Sushi Rice; Chopped Chives

Japanese Katsudon is a classic Japanese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Onion, Pork, Vegetable Stock, Soy Sauce, Mirin, Eggs, Sushi Rice and Chives, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Japanese cooking, the dish focuses on emphasizing natural umami, precise seasoning, and delicate broths.

In authentic Japanese tradition, Japanese Katsudon is best presented with steamed short-grain rice, miso soup, and pickled vegetables.

If you enjoy authentic Japanese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Tonkatsu Pork.

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Ingredients

Vegetable Oil1 tbs
Onion1 large
Pork1 chopped
Vegetable Stock150ml
Soy Sauce1 tbs
Mirin1 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Eggs2 Beaten
Sushi Rice200g
ChivesChopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Heat the oil in a pan, fry the sliced onion until golden brown, then add the tonkatsu (see recipe here), placing it in the middle of the pan.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Mix the dashi, soy, mirin and sugar together and tip three-quarters of the mixture around the tonkatsu.

Step 3

Sizzle for a couple of mins so the sauce thickens a little and the tonkatsu reheats.

Step 4⏱️ 2-3 mins

Tip the beaten eggs around the tonkatsu and cook for 2-3 mins until the egg is cooked through but still a little runny.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Divide the rice between two bowls, then top each with half the egg and tonkatsu mix, sprinkle over the chives and serve immediately, drizzling with a little more soy if you want an extra umami kick.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Japanese Katsudon reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Japanese home cooking, emphasizing natural umami, precise seasoning, and delicate broths. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, onion can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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