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Japanese Katsudon

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STEP 1 Heat the oil in a pan, fry the sliced onion until golden brown, then add the tonkatsu (see recipe here), placing it in the middle of the pan. Mix the dashi, soy, mirin and sugar together and tip three-quarters of...

Prep 18 mins
Cook 18 mins
Servings 5
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.61

Approx £3.07 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Japanese Katsudon

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STEP 1
Heat the oil in a pan, fry the sliced onion until golden brown, then add the tonkatsu (see recipe here), placing it in the middle of the pan. Mix the dashi, soy, mirin and sugar together and tip three-quarters of the mixture around the tonkatsu. Sizzle for a couple of mins so the sauce thickens a little and the tonkatsu reheats.

STEP 2
Tip the beaten eggs around the tonkatsu and cook for 2-3 mins until the egg is cooked through but still a little runny. Divide the rice between two bo...

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a pan, fry the sliced onion until golden brown, then add the tonkatsu (see recipe here), placing it in the middle of the pan
  2. 2
    Mix the dashi, soy, mirin and sugar together and tip three-quarters of the mixture around the tonkatsu
  3. 3
    Sizzle for a couple of mins so the sauce thickens a little and the tonkatsu reheats
  4. 4
    Tip the beaten eggs around the tonkatsu and cook for 2-3 mins until the egg is cooked through but still a little runny
  5. 5
    Divide the rice between two bowls, then top each with half the egg and tonkatsu mix, sprinkle over the chives and serve immediately, drizzling with a little more soy if you want an extra umami kick

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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