Name: Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork sirloin cutlets, 4 to 5 ounces (110 to 140 g) each; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 (1-inch-thick) slices day-old Japanese milk bread (see notes) or 1 1/2 cups dried Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs (about 5 ounces; 140 g); 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 5 ounces; 140 g); 3 large eggs, thoroughly beaten; Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, for frying; Finely shredded green cabbage; Lemon wedges; Cooked short-grain white rice; Japanese-style pickles (sunomono), optional; Homemade or store-bought tonkatsu sauce