Tonkatsu Sando (Crispy Pork Cutlet Sandwich)

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 2 votes

At its core, the Tonkatsu Sando is a beautifully crafted sandwich comprising a deep-fried breaded pork cutlet snugly nestled between two slices of pillowy, soft, crustless bread. Its simplicity might mislead one into thinking it's just another sandwich, but therein lies its magic – the symphony of flavors and textures that dance together with each bite.

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Prep Time:15

Cook Time:10

Total Time:25

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Authentic asian recipes, dinner Ideas, Easy Recipes, Japanese Food, katsu, lunch idea, Pork, pork chop, Pork Recipe, sandwich, sandwich recipe, tonkatsu

Servings: servings

Calories: 808kcal

Ingredients

2 Pork Chops
1 Egg
¼ cup Flour
⅛ cup Cold Water
Salt and Pepper
2 cups Panko
4 slices Homemade Milk Bread link
½ cup shredded cabbage

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 the 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 4-5 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.
To assemble, start with a slice of milk bread, topped with shredded cabbage, crispy pork cutlet, and tonkatsu sauce, and enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 808kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 51gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 2310mgPotassium: 1090mgFiber: 6gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 9mg