🇯🇵 Japan · Food
Katsudon
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
A comforting Japanese bowl consisting of a breaded pork or chicken cutlet, onion, and egg simmered in a dashi-soy broth served over rice. It is the ultimate hearty meal for energy.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Cut 500g of chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces and slice the onion into thin, uniform strips.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk 4 eggs lightly, keeping the yolks and whites slightly marbled rather than fully homogeneous.
- 3
In a wide pan, combine 200ml of dashi, 4 tbsp of soy sauce, and 3 tbsp of mirin, bringing it to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Add the onions to the simmering sauce and cook until they become translucent and soft, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Place the chicken pieces into the pan, spreading them out, and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink inside.
- 6
Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the chicken and onions, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 60 seconds until the eggs are set but still soft.
- 7
Prepare 4 bowls of hot steamed rice.
- 8
Slide the egg and chicken mixture carefully onto the rice and garnish with thinly sliced scallions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pork instead of chicken?+
Yes, Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) is the traditional choice, but chicken is a lighter, equally authentic variation.
Why shouldn't I whisk the eggs completely?+
Leaving some streaks of white and yellow gives the dish a superior visual texture and a better mouthfeel.
Is the broth too sweet?+
Mirin adds a mellow sweetness typical of Japanese cuisine, but adjust the amount if you prefer it more savory.
What if the eggs get too firm?+
Remove the pan from the heat earlier; residual heat will finish cooking them quickly in the bowl.
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