Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

Name: Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: For the Shredded Cabbage Salad (optional):; ¼ head green cabbage; 1 Japanese or Persian cucumber; 4 Tbsp Japanese sesame dressing (or make my homemade Japanese Sesame Dressing); For the Sesame Dipping Sauce:; 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp toasted black sesame seeds; 4 Tbsp tonkatsu sauce (or make my homemade Tonkatsu Sauce); For the Breading:; ½ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) (or more, depending on the brand; use nama panko (生パン粉) if available); 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell); ½ Tbsp neutral oil (for the egg); 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour); For the Tonkatsu:; 2 boneless pork loin chops (½ inch thick) (100 g, 3.5 oz per piece; ½ inch, 1–1.3 cm thick); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying)

Prep 15m

Cook 15m

Total 30m

This Tonkatsu recipe features a crispy and tender Japanese pork cutlet. Pair it with a refreshing shredded cabbage salad and sesame dipping sauce. A flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

Ingredients

For The Shredded Cabbage Salad (optional)

For The Sesame Dipping Sauce

For The Breading

For The Tonkatsu

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

Ingredients

For The Shredded Cabbage Salad (optional)

For The Sesame Dipping Sauce

For The Breading

For The Tonkatsu

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts