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Tonkatsu
Level up dinner with golden and crunchy fried pork cutlet. This tonkatsu recipe is super easy to make and tastes just like from the restaurant.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 506 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 center cut pork chops, about ½ inch thick
- canola oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs
- ½ head cabbage, finely shredded
- tonkatsu sauce
Instructions
- Cut two slits about 2 inches apart through the fat and connective tissue on each of the pork chops. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In wide heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil to about 350 F.
- Place flour in one plate, the bread crumbs in another plate, and the beaten eggs in a bowl. Lightly dredge pork chop in flour, dip in eggs and then roll in bread crumbs, patting down crumbs to fully coat. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Add pork chops into hot oil and deep-fry, turning as needed, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until breading is golden and pork is cooked through.
- Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let rest for about 2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with a generous heap of shredded cabbage and a side of tonkatsu sauce.
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Notes
- Make a few slits about 2 inches apart through the fat and connective tissue on each of the pork chops to prevent them from curling during frying.
- For the best results, maintain the deep-frying temperature at an optimal range of 350 F to 375 F.
- Clean the oil and remove any crumbs between batches to keep the crust from darkening.
Nutrition Information
Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
281mg
(12%)
Potassium
784mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.