Crispy Cheese Donkatsu with Quick Slaw
Thin pork cutlets breaded and fried until golden, topped with melted cheese and served with bright cabbage slaw and fresh vegetables. Korean comfort food that hits in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 4-oz pieces pork cutlets (or thin boneless chops)
- 2 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 cups mixed fresh tomatoes & cucumbers, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Place pork cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness with a mallet or heavy pan.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, one with panko mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Coat each cutlet in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, then press firmly into panko until fully coated on both sides.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds, then carefully place cutlets in the pan.
- 5
Fry 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then top each cutlet with mozzarella and reduce heat to medium.
- 6
Cover the skillet with a lid or foil for 2 minutes until cheese melts, then transfer cutlets to a plate.
- 7
Toss shredded cabbage with rice vinegar, salt, and pepper, then arrange on a platter with the pork, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet or heavy skillet
- plastic wrap
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
- lid or foil
- tongs or spatula
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