Katsu Sando カツサンド
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
639 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
Euro-Japanese Fusion
Katsu Sando カツサンド
Description
Katsu Sando カツサンド offers a classic Japanese approach to a pork cutlet sandwich using shokupan, a soft and fluffy milk bread. The pork, chosen for tenderness, is carefully shaped to match the bread size, seasoned lightly, and coated in a batter that includes mayonnaise for added richness. After a thorough panko coating, the cutlets are deep fried at about 170°C to achieve a crisp exterior while maintaining juicy meat inside. The sandwich is assembled with the fried pork, a cabbage layer, and a sauce made by blending tonkatsu sauce with ketchup for a balanced, tangy flavor.
The preparation ensures that each bite combines the fluffiness of the bread, the crunch of the fried cutlet, and the freshness of shredded cabbage. The mayonnaise and mustard spread on the bread adds creamy and slightly sharp notes that complement the savory pork and tangy sauce. This layered texture and flavor profile create a well-rounded dish that works as a handheld meal or snack.
For best results, the oil temperature must be maintained, and the pork thickness monitored to ensure even cooking. The recipe allows substitution of white bread if Japanese milk bread is unavailable. Adjust panko quantities as needed to coat the pork thoroughly. An electric fryer can help maintain consistent frying temperatures.
Ingredients
- 4 lices milk bread 1, Japanese style, shokupan
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise Japanese
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 2 pieces pork *2
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise Japanese
- 3 tbsp water
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs *3
- vegetable oil for deep frying
- 2 tbsp tonkatsu sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 cup cabbage 4, shredded
Instructions
- Combine Japanese mayonnaise, margarine and mustard in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the pork on a chopping board and tenderize with a meat mallet.
- Shape the meat to size the same size of the bread that will be used.
- Apply pinch of salt and pepper over the pork.
- Combine egg, water and Japanese mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl and whisk.
- Add flour and mix them all together to make batter.
- Dip the shaped meat carefully to keep the shape with your hands.
- Coat the meat well with the batter.
- Scatter the Panko breadcrumbs on shallow container.
- Place the pork coated with batter on the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the pork well with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat deep frying oil to 170 °C (338°F) in a fryer or frying pan. *5
- Once the oil temperature reached desirable temperature, deep fry the pork for about 8-10 minutes. *6
- When it is cooked remove from the oil onto a tray lined with kitchen paper and set aside.
- Combine tonkatsu sauce and tomato sauce. Set aside.
- Place two slices of bread on a chopping board.
- Spread the margarine, mayonnaise and mustard mixture thinly and evenly.
- Place 1/2 cup of shredded cabbage on to a bread.
- Drizzle the tonkatsu sauce generously over one side of the Katsu.
- Place the tonkatsu sauce drizzled side down onto the cabbage.
- Drizzle more tonkatsu sauce mixture generously over the another side of the pork.
- Place a piece of bread on top of the fried pork to sandwich.
- Put a flat plate over the bread and place weight on for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the plate and weight and cut it in half to serve.
Notes
- Shokupan Japanese milk bread can be replaced with white bread if unavailable.
- Pork loin or fillet is recommended; scotch fillets can also be used.
- Prepare extra panko breadcrumbs beyond initial measurement to ensure full coating.
- Use about two cabbage leaves shredded for the sandwich filling.
- An electric fryer can help maintain consistent oil temperature around 170°C (338°F) for frying.
- Frying time depends on the pork thickness; adjust accordingly to fully cook the meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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