Kakogawa Katsumeshi: Beef Cutlet Rice with Brown Sauce
Katsumeshi places a flattened beef cutlet on rice, covers it with demi-glace-style sauce and serves it on a Western plate with chopsticks. Boiled cabbage is common and sauce, meat thickness...
At a glance
| Name | Kakogawa Katsumeshi: Beef Cutlet Rice with Brown Sauce (Katsumeshi) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Hyogo |
| Region | Kansai |
| Type | Flattened beef cutlet, rice and demi-glace-style sauce on a Western plate |
What is it?
Katsumeshi places a flattened beef cutlet on rice, covers it with demi-glace-style sauce and serves it on a Western plate with chopsticks.
Boiled cabbage is common and sauce, meat thickness and pork, chicken or shrimp variants differ, while beef is the basic form.
History and local context
Kakogawa traces it to an early postwar station-area eatery seeking approachable Western food and now maps more than 100 outlets.
Cook meat safely through, handle hot oil carefully and check wheat, egg, milk and soy.
How to enjoy it
Cut the katsu with chopsticks and combine it with rice, sauce and cabbage.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kakogawa Katsumeshi: Beef Cutlet Rice with Brown Sauce from?
It is associated with Hyogo, in the Kansai region of Japan.
What kind of food is Kakogawa Katsumeshi: Beef Cutlet Rice with Brown Sauce?
This guide classifies it as flattened beef cutlet, rice and demi-glace-style sauce on a western plate. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
Can I order Kakogawa Katsumeshi: Beef Cutlet Rice with Brown Sauce online?
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