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Japanese katsu sandwich

Japanese Katsu Sandwich: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Dish

A Japanese katsu sandwich features crispy fried pork cutlet nestled between soft bread with tangy sauce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 slices of white bread
  • 1 pork loin cutlet
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Tonka sauce

Instructions

  1. Season the pork cutlet with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the cutlet until golden brown.
  4. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Slice the bread and spread tonkatsu sauce on one side.
  6. Place the fried cutlet on the sauce-covered bread.
  7. Top with another slice of bread and cut in half.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add wasabi to the sauce.
  • Use chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
  • Serve with pickled vegetables.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Japanese katsu sandwich, pork cutlet, tonkatsu