Japanese Take-Out Tonkatsu (Fried Pork Cutlets) Recipe

Name: Japanese Take-Out Tonkatsu (Fried Pork Cutlets)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup ketchup; ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons mirin; ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 6 (1/2 inch) thick pork cutlets or 6 (1/2 inch) boneless pork chops; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 -2 cup vegetable oil, for frying; finely shredded cabbage, for serving; lemon wedge, for serving; white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons mirin
⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 (1/2 inch) thick pork cutlets or 6 (1/2 inch) boneless pork chops
salt & freshly ground black pepper
½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
1 -2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
finely shredded cabbage, for serving
lemon wedge, for serving
white rice, for serving

1
To make the sauce: Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
2
Let stand for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
3
To make the tonkatsu: Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet to 360 degrees .
4
Pat the pork cutlets dry with paper towels, and make a few vertical slits on the outer rim of the cutlets to prevent them from curling when cooked.
5
Season both sides of the pork with salt & pepper, and dredge with flour, shaking off any excess.
6
Mix the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a shallow bowl.
7
Dip the cutlets in the egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
8
Gently slide the cutlets into the oil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown, or just cooked through.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Cut each cutlet crosswise into 1-inch strips.
11
Arrange on individual plates and garnish with cabbage and lemon wedges.
12
Serve with a dish of tonkatsu sauce on the side for dipping.
13
Accompany with rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup ketchup, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons mirin, and more.

Yes, Japanese Take-Out Tonkatsu (Fried Pork Cutlets) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Japanese Take-Out Tonkatsu (Fried Pork Cutlets)

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