Tonkatsu - Japanese Fried Pork Chops
By Tiffy Cooks
Did you anyone else drool while playing Cooking Mama? Welcome to my new series for May, where I share my favorite recipes inspired by my favorite game, Cooking Mama!
We will be making EXTRA CRISPY and CRUNCHY Tonkatsu - Japanese Fried Pork Chops to start the series. I tested five different methods for this recipe, and I promise that your Tonkatsu will be crispy every single time! Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and dipped in homemade Tonkatsu Sauce. You don’t want to miss out on this recipe!
Ingredients
Tonkatsu Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds grounded
- 1.5 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chop by cutting through the fat to prevent it from curling. Using the back of the knife, flatten the meat to help tenderize it. Using your palm, form the pork chop back to its shape—salt and pepper to season on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cold water, and egg till everything is combined. You want a thick but smooth consistency (refer to video tutorial) and add more flour or water until the batter reaches the consistency.
- Generously coat the pork chop in the batter and then in panko. Make sure to pat it, so every part of the pork chop is coated in panko.
- In a pan, add in oil; once the oil is hot (test by adding in a piece of panko, it floats within 5 seconds, it is ready), add in the pork chop. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown. Remove and let it rest on a paper towel.
- To make the sauce, mix soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, ketchup, and freshly roasted sesame seeds.
Video
Notes
If you don’t eat pork, don’t worry, you can substitute it with chicken breast or thigh.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 39gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 1071mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 5mg
