Tonkatsu
Crisp breaded pork cutlets fried until golden with a tangy, sweet-savory sauce—comforting and satisfying. The exterior shatters to reveal juicy, tender pork, perfect with steamed rice or shredded cabbage.
1 ½ lb pork loin chops, trimmed and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ cup vegetable oil, for shallow frying
2 cup cabbage, thinly shredded
½ lemon, cut into wedges
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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