Katsu Goya Bowl

The Katsu Goya Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious Paleo Japanese dish featuring tender pork cutlets paired with the unique bitterness of goya (bitter melon), served over a bed of cauliflower rice. This dish blends savory and umami flavors for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Pork loin - 300 grams
• Bitter melon (goya) - 100 grams
• Cauliflower - 1 medium head (approx. 600 grams)
• Coconut aminos - 3 tablespoons
• Almond flour - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions - 2 stalks (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Set aside.
3. Slice the bitter melon in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and slice it into thin half-moons.
4. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pound the pork loin to an even thickness, then dip each piece in the egg and coat with the almond flour mixture.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the pork cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
7. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the bitter melon for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add coconut aminos to the cauliflower and bitter melon mixture, stirring well to combine.
9. To serve, divide the cauliflower rice and bitter melon mixture between two bowls, top with the pork cutlets, and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein to support muscle repair and growth.
• Bitter melon is known for its potential blood sugar-regulating properties.

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