BBQ Tonkatsu Pork Bento Bowl
with Japanese Rice, Bacon Bits & Tomato Salad
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
Tonight we are headed to Japan for a crispy panko-crusted pork schnitzel drizzled with Tonkatsu-style sauce. And if that’s not enough, the fluffy soy flavoured rice, bacon bits and tomato salad sides will convince you to make this Japanese comfort food one of your favourites.
Ingredients
1 packet
jasmine rice
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy)
1
tomato
1 packet
panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)
1 packet
pork schnitzels
1 packet
japanese-style dressing
(Contains: Sesame, Soy)
1 packet
baby spinach leaves
½ packet
coriander
1 packet
sesame dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk)
1 packet
BBQ sauce
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 cup
water (for the rice)
2 tbs
plain flour
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat)
¼ tsp
salt
1
egg
(Contains: Eggs)
1 packet
soy sauce mix
(Contains: Soy, Gluten, Wheat)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Add the water to a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. • Add jasmine rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!
• Meanwhile, thinly slice tomato into rounds. • In a shallow bowl, combine the plain flour and salt. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In a third shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and olive oil (2 tbs for 2 people / 1/4 cup for 4 people). • Dip pork schnitzels into flour mixture, followed by egg and finally in panko mixture. Set aside on a plate.
TIP: No air fryer? Leave the oil out of the panko mix!
• When rice has 10 minutes remaining, set air fryer to 200°C. • Place crumbed pork into air fryer basket and cook until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Cook in batches if needed. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
TIP: No air fryer? When rice has 5 minutes remaining, heat a large frying pan with enough olive oil to coat the base over high heat. Fry pork schnitzels in batches, until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, combine Japanese style dressing and a drizzle of olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. • Just before serving, add mixed salad leaves and tomato. Top with diced bacon. Toss to coat.
TIP: Tossing the salad just before serving keeps the leaves crisp!
• Add soy sauce mix to the cooked rice, stirring to combine.
• Slice pork. • Divide Japanese rice and tomato-bacon salad between bowls. Top rice with BBQ tonkatsu pork. • Tear over coriander leaves. • Drizzle sesame dressing and BBQ sauce over pork to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the Japanese flavours, especially the crispy pork and tasty sauces. Some found the BBQ sauce too sweet or overpowering.
- Ease of prep: Crumbing the pork was time-consuming for some, but many found the dish easy to prepare overall, especially using an air fryer.
- Suggestions: Several suggested adding more vegetables or swapping the tomato salad for Asian-inspired sides like edamame or pickled vegetables.
- Leftovers: Some noted generous pork portions, with enough for leftovers or an extra serving.
- Texture: Customers praised the crunchy pork schnitzel, though a few found it dry when reheated.
