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Authentic Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) with Homemade Sauce

Authentic Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) with Homemade Sauce

Authentic Tonkatsu is a Japanese pork cutlet with a crispy breading and homemade sauce that's both tangy and sweet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 cutlets
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Wire Rack
  • deep frying pan
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Pork

  • 2 pieces boneless thick-cut pork chops 2-2.5 cm thick

Breading

  • 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs for a lighter crunch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten

Cooking Oil

  • 3 cups neutral frying oil such as rice bran

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare the pork by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko.
  • Coat each chop first in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally cover in panko, pressing down to adhere.

Cooking

  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  • Once hot, gently lower the breaded pork into the oil.
  • Fry each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Serving

  • Serve the tonkatsu sliced, with tonkatsu sauce drizzled on top, and accompanied by shredded cabbage and rice.

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve the perfect crispy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Fried Food, homemade sauce, Japanese Pork Cutlet, Tonkatsu, Yoshoku
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