TONKATSU (JAPANESE PORK CUTLET)

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This is my absolute favorite Japanese food. (What's not to like? It's fried!) I was introduced to this by Japanese exchange students I was hosting. The tonkatsu sauce is purchased at most grocery stores in the Asian foods section. Serve on a bed of shredded cabbage, for presentation. Serve with TONKATSU Sauce (the database won't let me add this as an ingredient).

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (I have also used boneless chicken breasts)
2 tablespoons flour
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Pound pork to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Coat with flour, then dip into egg, and finally coat thoroughly with Panko.
  • Deep fry in 1 inch vegetable oil, heated to 350ยบ, 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Serve on bed of shredded cabbage, for presentation.
  • Serve with Tonkatsu sauce.
  • NOTE: If you can't find Panko, you may use crushed corn flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 170.4, Sodium 205.4, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 43.6

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