Katsudon
Katsudon
Katsudon is one of the most comforting and satisfying dishes in Japanese home cooking, a bowl of steamed white rice topped with a tonkatsu pork cutlet and beaten egg, cooked together in a light dashi and soy broth until the egg is just set. The name combines katsu (the cutlet) and don (short for donburi, the rice bowl), and it appears on the menu of virtually every Japanese diner, family restaurant and home kitchen. It is also famously associated in Japan with success and good luck, making it a dish eaten before important exams or competitions.
The key piece of equipment for making katsudon properly is a small individual oyakodon pan, a shallow, round pan with a long handle, typically around 18 centimetres across, designed to hold a single serving of the dish during the brief cooking time when the broth and egg are added over the cutlet. The small size ensures the ingredients stay in the right proportions and that the egg sets evenly without the broth dissipating. Using a regular larger pan works but produces a noticeably inferior result.
Beyond the oyakodon pan, you will need a good saucepan for preparing the broth, a deep frying pan or pot for the initial tonkatsu frying, a draining rack for the cutlet and quality donburi bowls for serving. The bowl is an important part of the experience, katsudon served in a proper deep donburi bowl, with the slightly overhanging egg-covered cutlet visible above the rim, looks and feels like the genuine article in a way that a shallow plate simply does not.
The collection here covers all of these components, from the essential cooking tools to the serving vessels and condiment accessories needed for a complete katsudon experience at home.
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This Japanese microwave rice cooker lets you cook perfect fluffy white rice in under 15 minutes without a dedicated rice cooker. Compact, BPA-free, and easy to clean. Includes 1 rice cooker + measuring cup Dimensions 14 × H14 × 13.6...
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Cooking Chopsticks Hinoki, extra-long Japanese hinoki cypress wood chopsticks for cooking and serving. Their length keeps hands safely away from hot oil and steam. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 1 Pair of Professional Cooking Chopsticks Material Natural...
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Nami Donburi bowls with lids, a set of two with the wave Nami pattern in blue and white porcelain. Ideal for rice bowls, donburi, or noodle dishes. Includes 2 bowls + 2 matching lids, 545g each Dimensions 15 × H10.5...
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The Iwachu Saucepan, Japanese cast iron saucepan with enamel interior for making soups, sauces, and simmered dishes with exceptional heat retention and even distribution. Includes 1 cast iron saucepan (handle removable) Dimensions Inner diameter: Ø160 x D75 mm, Outer size:...
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The Tonkatsu & Tenpura Net, Japanese stainless steel draining rack that rests inside a frying pot to hold fried pieces above the oil level, keeping them crisp between batches. Culinary Typology Traditional Tonkatsu / Tempura Half-Moon Wire Rack (半月網: Hangetsu...
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The Stainless Tempura Vat, deep stainless steel frying pot with a built-in draining rack, designed specifically for frying Japanese tempura and other deep-fried dishes cleanly and safely. Culinary Typology Tempura Batton (天ぷらバット: Authentic Japanese Fried Food Draining Tray & Wire...
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Nibishi Soy Sauce, premium Japanese double-brewed (saishikomi) soy sauce with a thicker consistency and richer umami. Ideal for sashimi and dipping. Product Typology Sashimi-damari / Amakuchi Shoyu (甘口醤油: Sweet & Viscous Southern Japanese Soy Sauce) Primary Pairing Fresh sashimi slices,...
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Hondashi Bonito Soup Stock, Japan's most popular instant dashi powder. A few pinches in hot water produce authentic bonito-and-kombu dashi for miso soup, noodle broths, and Japanese dishes. Contents 14 sachets × 8g (112g total) Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵...
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Mirin Sauce, Japanese sweet rice wine that adds gentle sweetness and a beautiful glaze to teriyaki, simmered dishes, and sauces. An essential element alongside soy and sake. Contents 500 ml Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Browse also: gyudon tools, sukiyaki...
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The PRO Tempura Pot Fryer, professional-grade Japanese deep-frying pot with a thermometer and draining rack. Thick stainless steel base maintains stable oil temperatures for consistently perfect tempura. Vessel Typology Traditional Japanese Tempura Fryer (天ぷら錈 - Tenpura Nabe) Special Functionality Integrated...
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Shichimi Togarashi, classic Japanese seven-spice blend. Fragrant, complex chili mix with red chili, sansho pepper, citrus peel, sesame, nori, and ginger. The all-purpose Japanese table spice. Product Typology Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子: Traditional Seven-Flavor Chili Seasoning) Signature Flavor Profile Aromatic, complex,...