This is a simple and revolutionary frozen pork katsu bento made with pork scraps, eliminating the hassle of deep-frying. Enjoy freshly made deliciousness anytime just by reheating in the microwave. It's economical and perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (5 servings)

  • Pork Scraps 300g
  • Cabbage 200g
  • Eggs 3
  • All-Purpose Flour 4 tbsp, 1 tsp
  • Potato Starch 1 tsp
  • Panko Breadcrumbs (to taste)
  • Cooked Rice 3 cups (approx. 450g)

Seasonings

  • [A] Grated Sesame Seeds 2 tsp
  • [A] Miso 2 tsp
  • [A] Sugar 1 tsp
  • [B] Sugar 1 tsp
  • [B] Mayonnaise 1 tbsp
  • [B] Salt 1/4 tsp
  • [C] Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 1 tbsp
  • [C] Salt (a pinch)
  • [C] Pepper (a pinch)

Steps

  1. In a freezer-safe container, add cooked rice, aiming for 180g to 200g per serving. Place the lid at an angle and let it cool.
  2. Cut off the core of the 200g cabbage and slice it thinly to about 3mm width.
  3. Place the sliced cabbage in a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 2.5 minutes at 600W.
  4. Rinse the heated cabbage under cold water to cool it down, then squeeze out excess water firmly by hand.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the squeezed cabbage with grated sesame seeds (2 tsp), miso (2 tsp), and sugar (1 tsp). Mix well, dissolving the miso.
  6. Crack 1 egg into a bowl, beat it, and set aside half of it.
  7. To the reserved half of the beaten egg, add potato starch (1 tsp), 1 tsp water, sugar (1 tsp), mayonnaise (1 tbsp), and salt (1/4 tsp). Mix until smooth to create the egg batter.
  8. Beat the remaining 2 eggs and combine them with the reserved half of the beaten egg from before. Keep refrigerated until use.
  9. In another bowl, combine half of the beaten egg with all-purpose flour (4 tbsp) and 3 tbsp water. Mix until no lumps remain to create the batter.
  10. Season the 300g pork scraps by massaging in cooking sake (1 tbsp), all-purpose flour (1 tsp), salt (a pinch), and pepper (a pinch). [Key Tip!] Seasoning at this stage ensures tender results even after freezing.
  11. Tear the seasoned pork scraps into 15 equal pieces and flatten them into round shapes. [Key Tip!] Tearing and shaping makes them resemble individual cutlets.
  12. Dip the shaped pork scraps into the batter, then coat them evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
  13. Heat oil in a frying pan to a depth of 5mm to 1cm over medium heat.
  14. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the panko-coated pork in the pan. Fry one side for 2.5 to 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip.
  15. Continue frying for a total of 5 to 6 minutes until both sides are evenly browned. Remove from oil and drain.
  16. Whisk the egg mixture that was set aside in the refrigerator, then cook to make the rolled omelet.
  17. Let the cooked rolled omelet cool.
  18. Cut the cooled rolled omelet into 10 pieces.
  19. Arrange the rolled omelet pieces and the miso cabbage on top of the cooled rice.
  20. Place a sheet of nori seaweed cut to fit the remaining space. [Key Tip!] Placing nori between the rice and katsu prevents the rice from becoming oily and enhances the flavor.
  21. Arrange 3 pieces of pork katsu on top.
  22. Close the lid and freeze. Consume within 3 weeks for best quality.
  23. To serve, place the lid at an angle or cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave at 600W for 4.5 to 5 minutes.

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