Katsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)
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Katsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)
Description
Using either freshly fried or reheated tonkatsu-style pork cutlet ensures a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The pork is placed between slices of soft milk bread spread with whole grain mustard on one side and tonkatsu sauce on the other, providing a balance of sharp and sweet savoriness. Shredded lettuce or cabbage adds a fresh, crunchy texture that cuts through the richness of the fried cutlet. Pressing the sandwich together helps the flavors meld, and slicing it cleanly reveals its layered structure.
This sandwich is best eaten fresh to enjoy the contrast in textures and flavors, making it a satisfying lunch or snack with familiar Japanese comfort food elements.
Ingredients
- 1 pork cutlet if using leftover, reheat in the oven for 10 mins until warm, fried, tonkatsu style
- 2 lices milk bread or thick-cut sandwich bread, shokupan style
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon tonkatsu sauce
- 2 leaves lettuce shredded, or cabbage
Instructions
- Place 2 slices of milk bread on a work surface and spread mustard on one slice and tonkatsu sauce on the other.
- Add the fried pork cutlet/tonkatsu to one slice of bread.
- Top with shredded lettuce or cabbage.
- Add the second slice of bread on top.
- Press firmly and slice the sandwich in half with a sharp knife.
- Serve freshly made.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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