Pork Katsu Curry
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 940
- Total Fat
- 38 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 12 grams
- Cholesterol
- 170 milligrams
- Sodium
- 1577 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 102 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 6 grams
- Protein
- 43 grams
- Sugar
- 10 grams
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
1 cup white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth, plus more if needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces Japanese curry mix
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups panko
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (4 to 5 ounces each)
Directions
- Cook the rice as the label directs. Remove from the heat and set aside 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water, the carrots, turnips, broth, 3/4 teaspoon salt and
- a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil and add the curry mix; stir until combined. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring halfway through, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir and add a little extra broth or water to thin, if needed; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Put the flour, beaten eggs and panko in 3 shallow dishes. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Coat a pork chop in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the panko. Repeat with the remaining pork.
- Fill another large pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 ̊ F. Deep-fry 2 pork chops until golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining 2 chops. Let rest 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide the rice among bowls and ladle in the warm curry. Slice the pork and serve on top.