Tonkatsu Japanese Fried Pork Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Tonkatsu, or pork cutlet, is a japanese dish of pork filet that is breaded with panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. It is traditionally served with a dark savory tonkatsu sauce and shredded green cabbage. Pork tonkatsu is often found on the menus of japanese restaurants and is also a very popular bento (boxed lunch) item. Pork tonkatsu is also a popular ingredient in katsu donburi (one dish meal of ingredients served over rice) which is tonkatsu served with cooked egg and a savory sweet sauce, all over a bed of rice in a large bowl. Tonkatsu is served with a savory tonkatsu sauce which is conveniently sold pre-made, in bottles on the shelves of japanese and other asian grocery stores. A popular brand of japanese tonkatsu sauce is known as "Bull dog tonkatsu sauce. " It made with a mixture of fruits and vegetables to create a dark and savory sauce that is perfect for tonkatsu. Variations of pork tonkatsu are made with chicken filets instead of pork and known as chicken katsu. Traditionally, pork tonkatsu is served alongside a generous portion of finely shredded green cabbage which is eaten with the tonkatsu. Often, tonkatsu sauce is drizzled on the cabbage as well.

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25minstotal
10minsPrep
15minsCook
25m.total
10m.Prep
15m.Cook
Tonkatsu Japanese Fried Pork
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Ingredients for Tonkatsu Japanese Fried Pork Recipe

  • 1 Pork Chops
  • As required Salt
  • As required Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup All purpose flour
  • 1/4 Large egg
  • 0.13-1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Nutrition
value
630
calories per serving
54 g Fat7 g Protein28 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    54g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    28g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    28g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    54g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    75mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    15mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    17mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    18mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    85mg
  • Selenium
    14mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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