Crispy Tonkatsu with Quick Katsu Sauce
Pounded pork cutlets breaded and fried until golden, served with tangy-sweet katsu sauce and a bed of shredded cabbage. A TikTok-viral Japanese dinner that tastes like a restaurant in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 4-oz pieces boneless pork loin chops or cutlets
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
Place pork between plastic wrap. Pound to 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, one with panko. Season flour with salt and pepper.
- 3
Coat each pork piece in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently so breadcrumbs stick.
- 4
Heat 0.5 inch oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Fry tonkatsu 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and internal temp hits 145°F.
- 6
Mix ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Arrange cabbage on plates, top with tonkatsu, drizzle with sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- tongs
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