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Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces pork loin chops, about 3/4" thick (2 chops, each chop should be 2oz)
  • 1-1/2 tbsp flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Tonkatsu sauce
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Sprigs of parsley
  • Tomato wedges
  • Lemon slices/wedges
  • Steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • If there is connecting tissue separating red meat and a band of fat, cut the tissue every 1”. This will prevent the meat from curling when cooked. Lightly pound the pork to tenderise.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides of meat.
  • Coat the meat with flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil to 338F/170C and fry the meat for 2 minutes. Turnover and fry further 1.5 - 2 minutes until it becomes golden brown.
  • Turn over again and fry for about 1 minute until deep golden brown, then put aside on kitchen paper.
  • Cut each tonkatsu into 3/4" wide strips.
Keyword Fried Pork, Katsu, Pork, Tonkatsu
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