TONKATSU

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My dear friend, Junie Obi's mom owned a food stand and served this traditional Japanese dish known as Tonkatsu. She shared the recipe for these breaded pork cutlets with me years ago. They continue to be a favorite. -Yuko Shibata, Monterey Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 large eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Oil for deep-fat frying
SAUCE:
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons prepared hot mustard

Steps:

  • Flatten pork chops to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and garlic salt. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Coat pork with flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat in crumbs., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pork chops until crisp and juices run clear, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 1271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

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