Tonkastu

Name: Tonkastu
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pork loin cutlets (boneless); Salt & pepper; All-purpose flour; Egg – 1, beaten; Panko breadcrumbs; Oil for deep-frying; Tonkatsu sauce; Shredded cabbage

Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood

California, USA

Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets. It’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and usually served with shredded cabbage and a sweet-savory tonkatsu sauce.

Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood

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Ingredients

30min

2 people

Pork loin cutlets (boneless)
Salt & pepper
All-purpose flour
Egg – 1, beaten
Panko breadcrumbs
Oil for deep-frying
Tonkatsu sauce
Shredded cabbage

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Steps

30min

1

Season pork cutlets with salt and pepper. If the meat is thick, cut it in half and flatten it with the back of a knife.
2

Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
3

Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–355°F). Fry each side for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
4

Drain excess oil, slice the pork, and serve with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

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Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood

on March 21, 2025 17:34

California, USA

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