A Bowl of Katsudon

A common misperception of Japan is that they eat fish all the time. Of course it’s a more popular choice in daily cuisine than in America, but many would be surprised to know that pork is the most popular meat in Japan. One of my first dishes I chose to make after returning back from my first trip was katsudon, which is breaded pork (katsu) that is fried and covered with eggs and onions, over a bowl of rice (don, or donburi – bowl). I have been told that many parents of students in Japan will make katsudon for their son or daughter the night before a big test, because katsu also is a homophone of the verb “to win”. If only I had know about the dish during high school… Enjoy this article teaching us about the interesting history of pig in Japan over the centuries.