Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu are breaded and fried pork cutlets, a time-honored Japanese recipe, that is very simple to make. Serve them with sticky rice and tonkatsu sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lower cutlets carefully into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plated to drain.

Step 2

Place pork chops between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a ¼-inch thickness (about .75 cm). Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Pour ½ inch (1.25 cm) oil into a skillet; heat over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile, place flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls; beat egg. Dredge pork cutlets in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides; tap off any loose crumbs. Place breaded cutlets, unstacked, onto a plate.