Tonkatsu- classic Japanese pork cutlet. Tonkatsu is a fried Japanese pork cutlet that's usually served with a sweet and savory spiced fruit sauce. Jason and I try to penny pinch whenever we can. So when I meal plan for the week, I try my best to stick with recipes where I have most of the ingredients on hand, like this tonkatsu here.

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, a family favorite! If you're like me who loves deep-fried foods, precisely panko coated crispy foods, you will love Japanese pork cutlet called. Breaded, deep fried crispy pork cutlet, Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Schnitzel) is quite easy to make and served with sweet and spicy tonkatsu sauce. You can cook Tonkatsu- classic Japanese pork cutlet using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Tonkatsu- classic Japanese pork cutlet

It's 1/4 of cabbage.
You need 1 of pork fillet (or 2-3 chicken breast, or one turkey breast).
It's 1 of egg.
You need 1/2 cup of flour.
Prepare 1 cup of panco.
It's 1 cup of cooking oil (one inch in a frying pan).

I already briefed you on how to make tonkatsu (Japanese fried pork cutlet) in the Katsu-don (Pork Cutlet and Egg on Rice) recipe. Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) Is a Modern Classic in Japan. Tonkatsu is a favorite Japanese food with great international appeal, thanks to the influence of Western cuisine and the use of high-quality Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it with shredded cabbage and sweet tonkatsu sauce, over.

Tonkatsu- classic Japanese pork cutlet instructions

Chop cabbage. In a bowl mix with 1/2 teaspoon salt and leave for 15 minutes. Squeeze liquid out..
Slice meat about 3/4 inch and sprinkle salt and pepper..
Prepare 3 stations of flour, egg, and panco. Each piece to go through flour, egg, and panco..
Put cooking oil about 3/4 inch in a frying pan. Cast iron pan works better. Hear the oil to 350. For frying food, temperature is very important for crispness. A cooking thermometer is very useful..
Put 4-5 pieces of meat and fry for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown..
Put a few paper towel on a plate and place cooked meats so the extra oil drains. Cut one to see if the meat is thoroughly cooked..
Serve meat with cabbage. Pour tonkatsu sauce on top. Tonkatsu sauce could be at Asian section of supermarket..

Tonkatsu is one of the most popular Yoshoku dishes here in Japan and everyone loves it. Tonkatsu, or pork cutlet, is a Japanese dish of pork filet that is breaded with panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. It is traditionally served with a dark savory tonkatsu sauce and shredded green cabbage. Pork tonkatsu is often found on the menus of Japanese restaurants and is also a very popular bento. Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish that consists of a breaded, deep-fried/tempura pork cutlet.