Tonkatsu Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tonkatsu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness; 1 cup flour seasoned; 2 eggs beaten, seasoned; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned; canola oil As needed; 1/2 head green cabbage core removed, sliced thinly on a slicer; 1 carrots shredded; 4 cups white rice; Kewpie Mayonnaise As needed; tonkatsu sauce As needed; chinese mustard As needed

Servings: persons

4 boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 cup flour seasoned
2 eggs beaten, seasoned
1 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned
canola oil As needed
1/2 head green cabbage core removed, sliced thinly on a slicer
1 carrots shredded
4 cups white rice
Kewpie Mayonnaise As needed
tonkatsu sauce As needed
chinese mustard As needed

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1. Slice the boneless pork loin into 3/4 inch segments. Place the cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound evenly into 1/2 inch cutlets.
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2. Set up a standard breading procedure of flour, eggs and panko. Bread each of the pounded pork chops, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before frying.
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3. Shallow fry the pork chops over medium heat for 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other until crispy and nicely browned. Remove from the pan onto a draining rack or paper towels.
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Serve the tonkatsu cutlets alongside steamed white rice, finely shredded cabbage and carrot. Drizzle kewpie mayonnaise over the top of the cabbage salad and a swipe of Chinese mustard on the edge of the plate. Katsu sauce can be served in a small dish alongside or as a drizzle over the top of the dish.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, 1 cup flour seasoned, 2 eggs beaten, seasoned, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned, and more.

Yes, Tonkatsu 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tonkatsu

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Variations & substitutions

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