Tonkatsu is a popular dish in Japan that is often enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner. It’s made by taking a thick pork cutlet, coating it in a mixture of flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, and then frying it until it’s crispy and golden-brown. The dish is typically served with a sweet and savory tonkatsu sauce, which is made with soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings.
Making tonkatsu at home is easy and requires just a few ingredients. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make crispy and delicious tonkatsu with a homemade tonkatsu sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the pork chops to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Coat each pork chop in flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and coat it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs onto the pork chop to help them adhere.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops and fry them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden-brown and crispy.
- Transfer the tonkatsu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve the tonkatsu with tonkatsu sauce and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Tonkatsu is a delicious and satisfying Japanese dish that is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. With this recipe, you’ll be able to make crispy and golden-brown tonkatsu at home that is sure to impress. So, grab your frying pan and get cooking!
