Tonkastu

Yuki Ohtani
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.

Tonkastu

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.

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Ingredients

30min
2 people
  1. Pork loin cutlets (boneless)
  2. Salt & pepper
  3. All-purpose flour
  4. Egg – 1, beaten
  5. Panko breadcrumbs
  6. Oil for deep-frying
  7. Tonkatsu sauce
  8. Shredded cabbage

Cooking Instructions

30min
  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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