Tonkatsu is breaded and deep-fried pork. It's usually served with shredded cabbage. Tonkatsu
sauce can be purchased at Asian grocery stores.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 - 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 head cabbage, shredded and soaked in cold water
- salt and pepper
- flour for coating
- vegetable oil for frying
- Tonkatsu sauce
- Karashi mustard *optional
Preparation:
Cut the edge of pork chops in several places. Season with salt and pepper. Coat pork with flour
lightly. Dip the pork in beaten egg. Coat pork with panko and pat well. Heat oil for deep-frying in
a deep pan to around 340 degrees F and deep-fry breaded pork for a few minutes. Turn the pork
over and fry a few more minutes or until cooked through and browned. Remove pork from the oil
and drain on paper towels. Drain shredded cabbage well. Cut each tonkatsu into small pieces and
serve on plates with cabbage. Pour some tonkatsu sauce over them before eating. Put some
karashi mustard on tonkatsu if you would like.