PORK KATSU RICE BOWL

Pork Katsu Rice Bowl image

Provided by RedheadAblaze

Categories White Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 pork bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/4 cup tbsps mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup flour
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
4 slices pork loin, 1/2 inch thick (about 6 oz each)
3 cups cooked white rice

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.