RCI-BR.001.0125.001
Tonkatsu
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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- pork1 unit
- eggs (beaten)1 unit
- flour1 unit
- Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)1 unit
- oil for frying1 unit
- soy sauce1 unit
- sugar1 unit
- Worcestershire sauce1 unit
- ketchup1 unit
Method
1
Pound pork with meat mallet until thin, perhaps ¼ inch (a little more than 0.5cm). To reduce splatter you should put the meat in a open Zip-loc bag.
2
Put eggs, flour, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
3
Place pork in the flour, then egg, then crumbs (in that order) so that it is completely coated with each.
4
Heat oil in a frying pan (about a half-inch (1.25cm) deep), drop in crumbs to test when ready.
5
Fry pork until deep golden or golden brown, most likely a for a few minutes on either side.
6
With a sharp knife cut pork into strips.
7
Combine the soy sauce, sugar, Worcestershire, and ketchup. Beat with fork until consistent.
8
If desired, chill sauce for a half hour to thicken.
9
Serve as a dipping sauce or dribbled over the meal.