Japanese Tonkatsu with Cabbage and Tonkatsu Sauce
Crispy pork cutlets with a tangy sauce
Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish featuring breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets, typically served with a zesty tonkatsu sauce and fresh cabbage for a delightful crunch.
- 40 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Pork Cutlets
For the Cabbage Salad
For the Tonkatsu Sauce
Preparation
Preparing the Pork Cutlets
Season pork
Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
Dredge in flour
Coat each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
Egg and breadcrumb coating
Dip in beaten eggs and coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
Press the breadcrumbs gently into the pork for an extra crispy coating.
Preparing the Cabbage Salad
Salt the cabbage
Toss cabbage with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
Rinse and drain
Rinse the cabbage under cold water and drain well.
Dress the salad
Mix rice vinegar and sugar, then toss with cabbage.
Marinate the cabbage early for a more flavorful salad.
Cooking Process
Fry the Pork Cutlets
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry each cutlet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Make the Tonkatsu Sauce
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
Rest the Cutlets
Allow cutlets to rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil before slicing.
Plating & Serving
Japanese Tonkatsu with Cabbage and Tonkatsu Sauce
Japanese Tonkatsu with Cabbage and Tonkatsu Sauce
Plating & Serving
Slice the cutlets, arrange over a mound of cabbage salad, and drizzle tonkatsu sauce generously over them.