This recipe is translated from Cookpad Japan. See original: Japan簡単 カツ煮 トンカツリメイク 美味過ぎ

Easy Katsuni & Delicious Katsudon (Tonkatsu Makeover)

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The sweet, savory broth with dashi makes this dish perfect with rice. You can use store-bought cutlets if you like. It's also great for using up leftover fried cutlets the next day.

Recipe background:
Instead of going out to buy expensive katsudon, I thought, why not make it at home? Since frying can be a hassle, I started making this by using discounted deli cutlets in the evening and giving them a tasty makeover.

Easy Katsuni & Delicious Katsudon (Tonkatsu Makeover)

The sweet, savory broth with dashi makes this dish perfect with rice. You can use store-bought cutlets if you like. It's also great for using up leftover fried cutlets the next day.

Recipe background:
Instead of going out to buy expensive katsudon, I thought, why not make it at home? Since frying can be a hassle, I started making this by using discounted deli cutlets in the evening and giving them a tasty makeover.

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Ingredients

Serves 1 serving
  1. 1 piece(or 2–3 small pork loin cutlets) pork cutlet (tonkatsu recommended)
  2. 1/4-1/2onion
  3. 1 teaspoonbonito dashi granules
  4. 1/2 cupwater (about 100 ml; use 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (about 120 ml) if you don't have sake or mirin; add another 1 1/2 tablespoons (about 20 ml) for extra broth)
  5. 2 teaspoonssugar (use 1 tablespoon if you don't have mirin)
  6. 2 teaspoonssoy sauce
  7. 2 teaspoonssake (if available)
  8. 2 teaspoonsmirin (if available)
  9. 1egg
  10. Chopped mitsuba (Japanese parsley) or cilantro, as needed (if available)
  11. ★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★
  12. If you like, simmer and finish with snow peas to your taste
  13. Same as above, add green onions as you like

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the onion.

  2. 2

    If using a large cutlet, cut it into strips about 2/3 to 3/4 inch (15–20 mm) wide so it's easy to eat and absorbs flavor well.

  3. 3

    In a small pot or skillet, add the water and dashi granules and bring to a simmer. Once dissolved, add the seasonings and simmer the onion over medium heat.

  4. 4

    When the onion becomes translucent, or if you like it more flavorful, wait until it starts to brown. Then arrange the cutlet pieces on top and spoon some broth over them.

  5. 5

    Once the cutlet has absorbed some broth, pour the beaten egg around the pan, letting some run over the cutlet for a nice appearance.

  6. 6

    Cover with a lid. If you don't have a lid, use the bottom of a frying pan. Increase the heat for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.

  7. 7

    Check the egg. If it's still too runny, cover and cook for another 10 seconds.

  8. 8

    Here's what it looks like from the other side.

  9. 9

    Turn off the heat and let it steam for about 15 seconds.

    It's done! Serve on a plate with mitsuba or cilantro for katsuni, or serve over rice for katsudon—enjoy as you like!

  10. 10

    Great for lunchboxes, too.

    When serving, use less broth for a neater presentation.

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    July 21, 2015
    ■ This recipe ranked #1 in popular searches for 'katsuni.' ■

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