Tonkatsu
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Tonkatsu
Description
Tonkatsu involves coating boneless pork cutlets first in cornstarch, then egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs. This layered coating ensures a crispy, golden crust when deep-fried at approximately 350°F (176°C). The pork is lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper before breading. The process is repeated for all cutlets to maintain even, crunchy coverage.
Deep-frying produces a cutlet that is crunchy on the outside and juicy within. The dish is sliced after frying into manageable pieces and commonly served with a side of shredded cabbage and commercially prepared tonkatsu sauce, which adds a sweet and tangy complement to the pork's richness.
The textures from the crisp coating paired with the tender meat and cabbage create a balanced meal often enjoyed immediately after frying.
Ingredients
- neutral cooking oil for deep-frying, generic cooking oil
- 2-3 pork cutlets boneless
- salt
- black pepper ground
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 cup panko preferred or regular breadcrumbs, Japanese
- cabbage shredded
- tonkatsu sauce bottled
Instructions
- Heat a small pot of oil for deep-frying to 350°F (176°C).
- Rinse the pork cutlets with cold water, pat them dry with paper towels, and season with salt and black pepper. Arrange the cornstarch, egg, and panko in three separate containers side by side.
- Lightly coat a piece of pork cutlet with cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Dip the pork cutlet into the egg, then press it into the panko to coat.
- Ensure the pork cutlet is evenly coated with a layer of panko, then set it aside for deep-frying. Repeat the process with the remaining pork cutlets.
- Deep-fry the pork cutlets until golden brown. Remove with a strainer and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Slice the tonkatsu into pieces and serve immediately with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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