Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet)

Name: Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet)
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 4 (600–800 g total) Pork loin chops (≈2 cm thick); 150 g Panko breadcrumbs; 50 g Plain flour; 2 beaten Eggs; to season Salt + pepper; for deep frying Vegetable oil; to serve Tonkatsu sauce

A recipe from Japan.

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Nutrition (per serving)

680Calories

52 gProtein

38 gCarbs

36 gFat

4 gSugar

1800 mgSalt

Ingredients

4 (600–800 g total) Pork loin chops (≈2 cm thick)
150 g Panko breadcrumbs
50 g Plain flour
2 beaten Eggs
to season Salt + pepper
for deep frying Vegetable oil
to serve Tonkatsu sauce

Method

Pound pork lightly to even thickness → season both sides with salt + pepper.
Dredge each cutlet in flour → dip in beaten egg → coat generously in panko (press gently).
Heat oil to 170–175 °C in deep pan or fryer.
Fry 2 cutlets at a time 5–6 min, turning once, until deep golden and internal temp 70 °C.
Drain on wire rack 2 min → slice into strips.
Serve with shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, rice, miso soup — crispy outside, juicy inside.