Katsu Sandwich
A crispy breaded pork cutlet tucked into soft bread with a tangy mayo sauce. This Japanese-inspired sandwich is a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 pork cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- 1
Pound the 2 pork cutlets to 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Set up a breading station: place 0.5 cup flour in one dish, beat 2 eggs in another, and put 1.5 cups panko in a third.
- 3
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
- 4
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Mix 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp water to make a sauce. Spread on 4 slices of bread.
- 6
Place a cutlet on 2 slices of bread, top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of paprika or chili powder if you like. Close with the remaining bread.
- 7
Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- large skillet
- 3 shallow dishes
- paper towels
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