Jul 14 2026
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Tonkatsu Recipe

Inspired by Tonino
Time1h
Serves4

Pork cutlet served with cabbage salad and rice.

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Ingredients

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Tonkatsu

Cabbage Salad

Rice

Method

Tonkatsu Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Season the pork loin chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Breading Setup

    Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Pork

    Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Fry the Pork

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Cabbage Salad Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and shredded carrot.

  2. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt.

  3. 7

    Combine and Toss

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss to coat evenly.

Rice Preparation

  1. 8

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 9

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium pot, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

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