Katsu Rice
Katsu Rice is a deliciously crispy low-carb Japanese dish featuring tender pork cutlets served on a bed of cauliflower rice, drizzled with a savory tonkatsu sauce. It's a satisfying and healthier alternative to traditional katsu, perfect for a quick lunch.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Pork loin cutlet - 250 grams
- Almond flour - 50 grams
- Egg - 1 large
- Cauliflower - 300 grams (for rice)
- Tonkatsu sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Green onions - 2 stalks (for garnish)
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a food processor, pulse the steamed cauliflower until it resembles rice. Set aside.
- Season the pork cutlet with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, place the almond flour.
- Dip the pork cutlet into the egg, then coat it in almond flour, pressing to adhere.
- In a skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add the breaded pork cutlet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the pork is cooking, heat the cauliflower rice in a separate pan for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, and season with salt to taste.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- To serve, place a portion of cauliflower rice on each plate, top with sliced pork cutlet, and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
- High in protein, which supports muscle repair and growth.
Tags
JapaneseLow CarbLunch