
Tonkatsu Recipe (Pork Katsu)
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Main Course

Tonkatsu Recipe (Pork Katsu)
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This tonkatsu recipe, aka "Pork Katsu", is a classic Japanese dish of thin pork cutlets coated with panko breadcrumbs, then fried until golden and smothered in tonkatsu sauce. Comfort food at its finest.
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets boneless pork chops 3/4 inch thick - use pork loin or pork shoulder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 small green cabbage sliced or shredded
- FOR SERVING: Tonkatsu sauce, sliced green onion
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Instructions
- Pound the pork cutlets with a kitchen mallet to flatten to 1/2 inch thickness. Season them with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat at least 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees If you are unable to measure the temperature, add a droplet of flour to the oil. It is ready when the flour sizzles. Do NOT bring the oil to a boil.
- Set up your breading station with 3 bowls in a row. Add the flour to the first bowl, the beaten eggs to the second bowl, and the panko bread crumbs to the third bowl.
- Dip each pork cutlet first into the flour, then into the egg wash, then into the panko. Be sure to get them nicely coated and leave no bare spots.
- Set the breaded pork cutlets into the hot oil and fry them for about 4-5 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the fried pork and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Slice the pork into strips and serve with sliced cabbage and tonkatsu sauce. Garnish with green onion.
Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without tonkatsu sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Potassium
1027mg
(29%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
341IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
Protein | 43g | 86% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
Potassium | 1027mg | 22% |
Fiber | 8g | 32% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 341IU | 7% |
Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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