Tonkatsu (breaded deep fried pork cutlet).
You can have Tonkatsu (breaded deep fried pork cutlet) using 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
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Ingredients of Tonkatsu (breaded deep fried pork cutlet)
- It’s of For the breaded meat:.
- You need 1 box of pork loin or pork shoulder (contains about 4-5 pieces) or 2 chicken breasts cut in half longways (to make 4 pieces).
- It’s of Salt & pepper for seasoning.
- It’s 1/2 cup of plain flour.
- You need 2 of large eggs beaten.
- It’s 1 cup of panko (Japanese breadcrumbs).
- It’s of Frying the meat:.
- Prepare 4-5 cups of vegetable oil, for cooking the breaded meat.
Tonkatsu (breaded deep fried pork cutlet) instructions
- Season the meat with salt and pepper on both side. Transfer onto a plate and set aside..
- In two separate baking trays place the flour in one (season with a small amount of pepper & salt – optional) and in the other the panko breadcrumbs. In a bowl gently beat the eggs..
- Take a piece of pork lion (I used pork) or half a chicken breast and fully coat it all over in the flour on both sides. Dip into the egg and let any excess egg drip back into the bowl. Then place the pork in the panko breadcrumbs and cover the meat with it on both sides (including the edges)..
- Place this on a large baking tray or plate. Repeat the steps until all the pork or chicken has been used and set aside..
- In a wok or large pot add oil for shallow frying the breaded pork. On medium heat let the oil heat up. Drop a piece of panko breadcrumb into the oil. If it sizzles then the oil is ready. Place a piece of breaded meat into the wok. Let one side turn slightly golden brown before turning. Once brown turn over. Turn once more..
- When the meat is golden brown all over transfer onto kitchen paper placed on top of a plate or tray to allow the excess oil to drain. Repeat the process until all meat has been used and fried..
- Place one breaded meat onto a chopping board. Cut into several slices (place remaining cooked meat in the oven, on low temperature to keep warm) or leave whole..
- Transfer sliced meat onto a serving plate. Serve while hot and eat with dipping sauces such a mustard or tonkatsu sauce. Eat as a main dish with a bowl of rice or eat as part of a curry or curry gratin. See the link in bracket for my Tonkatsu or Katsu curry recipe (https://cookpad.com/uk/recipes/12623111-tonkatsu-or-katsu-curry)..