Deopbap, literally translated as “covered rice,” is a bowl of rice with some sort of topping. It’s a casual one-dish meal that can be prepared with a variety of ingredients.

I put a fork into each bowl to use for the three-stage dredging ... pan if needed to keep the ¼-inch oil level. To serve, pile rice onto each plate. Lay a few pork slices on the rice.

To assemble, divide the rice between two serving bowls. Top with the carrot, lettuce and onion, and then place the salmon in the centre. Garnish with the spring onion and sesame seeds, and serve ...

As for the tonkatsu, the rice bowl is also topped with a side of buttery scrambled eggs which add a unique richness to this classic Japanese dish. Lastly, the Hainan chicken rice is a great option ...