Indulge in my Katsudon recipe: crispy pork over a bed of rice, topped with onions, tender egg, and an exquisite sauce. A comforting Japanese dish, perfect for a quick and flavorful preparation.
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then lightly dust them with flour.
In a shallow dish, beat the egg. Place the panko in another shallow bowl.
Add a thin, even layer of oil to a cast iron skillet or pan over medium heat. The oil is ready when you drop a piece of panko into the oil and it sizzles.
Dip the pork in the egg to coat. Transfer the pork to the panko and press evenly to coat the meat well.
Carefully place the pork chops in the hot oil and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side, until golden brown.
Flip and cook the other side for an additional 5-6 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
While the pork is resting, add the stock, sugar, soy sauce, and Mirin to a small bowl. In another bowl, lightly beat 2 eggs.
Add a tablespoon of oil to a pan over medium heat and add the sliced onion. Sauté the onions until translucent and slightly caramelized.
Pour the stock mixture over the onions.
Cut your tonkatsu into pieces and place on top of the onions.
Pour the egg over. Cook over medium-low heat until the egg is just set.
Serve over bowls of rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
The oil is hot enough when you drop a piece of panko into the oil and it sizzles.To help the breadcrumbs stick, a little trick is to spray a bit of water on them after rolling in the breading