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Tonkatsu
Japan
Japan's most popular pork dish. The tonkatsu restaurant is a beloved institution.
Japanese pork cutlet — thick pork loin coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until the crust is shatteringly crispy, served with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
495 kcal
Serves
2
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
2thick pork loin chops, 2cm
plain flourfor dusting
2eggs, beaten
150gpanko breadcrumbs
oilfor deep frying
tonkatsu sauceto serve
shredded cabbage and lemonto serve
Method
1
Score fat of chops. Season. Coat in flour, then egg, then panko.
2
Deep-fry at 170°C for 6-7 minutes until golden. Rest 3 minutes.
3
Slice into strips without separating. Serve with sauce and cabbage.
Chef's Tip
The oil must not be too hot — tonkatsu fries at a lower temperature than Western fried food for more even cooking.
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