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How to Make Katsudon (Japanese Chicken Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl)

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Katsudon

Cultural Context

Katsudon, a beloved Japanese comfort food, combines a breaded pork cutlet with a savory egg and onion sauce served over rice. Traditionally enjoyed by students before exams for its energizing qualities, katsudon has become a staple in Japanese cuisine. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different proteins or toppings, making it a versatile dish enjoyed worldwide.

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4 servings
Servings4
1/3 cup (80 ml) dashi, or 1/3 cup (80 ml) water mixed with 3/4 teaspoon Hondashi
1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sake
2 teaspoons (8 g) sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) mirin
4 ounces thinly sliced yellow onion (115 g; about 1/2 medium onion), optional
1 leftover Japanese fried chicken or pork cutlet, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
2 large eggs
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
Steamed white or brown rice, for serving
1

Combine dashi, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan or donburi pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2

If using onion, add to broth and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.

3

Add sliced fried cutlet and let simmer for 1 minute.

4

Meanwhile, beat together eggs and scallions in a small bowl.

5

Pour egg mixture on top of cutlet and around broth.

6

Cover and cook until eggs are as set as you'd like them, about 1 minute for very soft or 2 minutes for medium.

7

Slide broth, egg, and chicken out on top of a bowl of rice.

8

Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Equipment Needed

small saucepandonburi pan

Allergens

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Local Name: カツ丼

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