**Pork cutlet, a beloved dish in Japanese cuisine, is prepared by coating tenderized pork in panko breadcrumbs and deep-frying it until golden brown. Served with a flavorful combination of tangy tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, and Japanese mayonnaise, this dish offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. The article provides two recipes: one for the classic tonkatsu sauce and one for a spicy tonkatsu sauce that adds an extra kick of heat. Both sauces are easy to make and elevate the pork cutlet to a new level of deliciousness. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article guides home cooks in preparing this iconic dish in their own kitchens.**
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE TONKATSU SAUCE
This recipe shows you how to make a quick and easy Tonkatsu Sauce from scratch. Serve it with tonkatsu or other deep-fried dishes.
Provided by Namiko Chen
Categories Condiments
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Adjust the sauce according to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 17 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
TONKATSU
Tonkatsu is a fried Japanese pork cutlet that's usually served with a sweet and savory spiced fruit sauce. My version features a tender thick-cut rib-chop that's been dredged in panko breadcrumbs and fried until shatteringly crisp on the outside, and juicy on the inside.
Provided by Marc Matsumoto
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To prepare the cabbage salad, separate the leaves from the head, and trim off the tough stems.
- Roll a few leaves together and use a sharp knife to slice the cabbage into thin threads. Soak the cabbage in cold water while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Prepare two trays, one with a well-beaten egg and the other with the panko. Prepare a wire rack to drain the Tonkatsu Add 1 1/2-inches of oil to a heavy bottomed pot and heat the oil to 320 degrees F (160 C).
- Salt and pepper both side of the pork cutlets.
- Dust the pork with an even coating of flour.
- Dip the cutlets in the egg and coat evenly.
- Transfer the pork to the panko and mound the breadcrumbs around the meat, pressing down gently on the cutlet to ensure you get a good coating of breadcrumbs on all sides.
- Fry the Tonkatsu until golden brown, flipping every few minutes to ensure even browning. Use a skimmer to remove any foam that accumulates on the surface of the oil. Depending on how thick your chops are they will take anywhere from 10-15 minutes to cook through.
- You can test to see if they're done by removing one from the oil and inserting an instant-read thermometer into the center. It should register 140 degrees F (63 C).
- When the Tonkatsu is done, drain it on a wire rack and let it rest for a five minutes before you cut into it.
- While the pork rests, drain the cabbage and use a salad spinner to remove any excess moisture. Place big mounds of cabbage on each plate.
- Slice the cutlets and plate with the cabbage. Serve with Tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mustard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 208 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TONKATSU (FRIED PORK CUTLET WITH SPICY SAUCE)
Another take on pork tonkatsu, this one with a recipe for the sauce, in case you don't have access to Bulldog Sauce. This one is from Susan Fuller Slack's "Japanese Cooking". Restaurants in Japan that specialize in tonkatsu are very popular. A serrated bread knife is the easiest way to shred the cabbage. If you don't care for raw cabbage, it can be lightly stir fried before mounding on plates.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine ingredients for Spicy Dipping Sauce and set aside, covered, for 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
- Lightly pound the pork slices until slightly flattened. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat lightly with flour.
- Combine the egg and milk in a shallow pan. Place panko in a shallow pan. Dip pork slices in egg mixture, then coat both sides of pork slices with panko and set aside on a platter.
- In a wok or shallow heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees, or until a 1-inch cube of bread turn golden brown in 60 seconds. Fry, 2 or 3 slices at a time, 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and done inside. Turn once or twice for even browning. Drain cooked cutlets on paqper towels and keep warm in a 150 degree oven.
- Place a pile of shredded raw cabbage on each serving plate. Slice cooked pork piece into 1/2-inch strips, keeping pieces in original shape. Place a sliced cutlet on top of each portion of shredded cabbage, arranging pork in its original shape, as if it had not been sliced. Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
TONKATSU (JAPANESE-STYLE CRISPY FRIED PORK CUTLETS)
Recipe for popular Japanese-style fried pork. Serve plain with Japanese-style barbeque sauce or serve on top of curry, ramen, udon, and more!
Provided by otaku
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 24m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pork chops on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Whisk egg and soy sauce together in a small bowl.
- Place flour on a small plate and panko in another. Dredge a pork chop in the flour, pressing it in using your fingertips to cover all crevices along the surface. Turn to evenly coat all sides.
- Dip the pork into the egg mixture, coating completely. Transfer immediately to the bowl of panko, pressing in to evenly coat. Repeat process with the second pork chop.
- Heat oil in a wide pan or wok on medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lower a pork chop into the oil. Fry until bottom side is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn; cook until other side turns golden and pork is slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pick up the cutlet and hold it on its side for a few seconds to let the oil drip off. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat with the second pork chop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 420.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
TONKATSU WITH HOMEMADE SAUCE
Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets) is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It's commonly served with a bottled sauce (Bull Dog is a beloved brand), but making a homemade version is simple and quick. Slice the cabbage that accompanies the pork as thinly as possible and keep it cold until ready to serve for the best contrast in taste and texture.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the sauce: Stir together the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mirin, sugar, Dijon and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside while you prepare the pork.
- For the pork: Put the flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk the egg with a small splash of water in a second shallow bowl. Add the panko to a deep dish.
- Lightly pound each piece of pork with a meat mallet, then generously sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge one cutlet in the flour, coating completely, then shake off any excess. Dip it in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off, then coat with the panko, gently pressing it into the panko so the crumbs stick. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Heat about 1/3 inch oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add 2 of the cutlets and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the pieces over and cook until almost cooked through but still pink, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer the cutlets to a paper towel-lined cutting board, sprinkle with salt and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the 2 remaining cutlets.
- For serving: Slice the cutlets crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Place a sliced cutlet on each plate along with a scoop of rice, a mound of cabbage and 2 tomato wedges and/or cucumber slices, if using. Drizzle the cutlets with the sauce and serve with extra sauce on the side.
TONKATSU SHOYU RAMEN (PORK CUTLET SOY SAUCE RAMEN)
If you have ever wanted to make great authentic Japanese noodle house ramen, this recipe is for you. Great for singles with some cooking experience and a great everyday meal. Might take longer than the overall time without cooking experience. I rarely measure the amount of each ingredient due to the high number of small measurements used to save time.
Provided by bvncbvnc
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 1h11m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Fill a small pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil; add egg and cook for 15 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over egg and let cool.
- Pour sesame oil into a large skillet. Add pork slices. Cover pork with half the olive oil, sesame seeds, basil, and sage. Flip and cover pork with remaining olive oil, sesame seeds, basil, and sage.
- Cook pork, covered, over medium-low heat, until evenly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles; cook for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink; rinse noodles until water runs clear. Return noodles to the pot.
- Stir kombu, bonito stock, soy sauce, and miso paste into the noodles. Cook, stirring with chopsticks, over medium heat, until miso paste is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer noodles to a bowl.
- Peel and cut egg in half lengthwise. Top noodles with egg, pork slices, and fish paste slices. Garnish with tonkatsu sauce, ginger, green onion, and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1406.4 calories, Carbohydrate 90 g, Cholesterol 320.8 mg, Fat 81.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 75.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 3660.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
Tips:
- To ensure the pork cutlets are tender and juicy, use a meat mallet to pound them thin before cooking.
- For a crispy crust, double-coat the pork cutlets in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Use a shallow dish or plate to bread the pork cutlets, this will help prevent the breading from falling off.
- Fry the pork cutlets in batches, this will help prevent the oil from becoming too hot and burning the cutlets.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork cutlets are cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve the tonkatsu immediately with the spicy sauce, shredded cabbage, and rice.
Conclusion:
Tonkatsu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover pork, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables. The spicy sauce adds a delicious kick to the dish, and the shredded cabbage provides a refreshing contrast to the crispy pork cutlets.
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