Description
Tonkatsu is a delectable Japanese dish that features crispy, golden-brown pork cutlets, providing a satisfying crunch and rich flavor in each bite. This recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive for any dinner party. Served with a tangy tonkatsu sauce and accompanied by rice or shredded cabbage, it brings the authentic taste of Japan to your table, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork loin chops (thick-cut, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce (store-bought)
Instructions
- Pat dry the pork loin chops and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chop in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured chops into beaten eggs until well-coated.
- Press each chop into panko breadcrumbs for an even coating.
- Heat about half an inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
- Drain on paper towels and slice before serving with tonkatsu sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork cutlet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, double-dip the cutlets in egg before coating with panko. - Substitute pork with chicken or tofu for a different twist on this classic dish. - Serve alongside miso soup or pickled vegetables to enhance your meal.