TONKATSU (FRIED PORK CUTLET WITH SPICY SAUCE)

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Another take on pork tonkatsu, this one with a recipe for the sauce, in case you don't have access to Bulldog Sauce. This one is from Susan Fuller Slack's "Japanese Cooking". Restaurants in Japan that specialize in tonkatsu are very popular. A serrated bread knife is the easiest way to shred the cabbage. If you don't care for raw cabbage, it can be lightly stir fried before mounding on plates.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb pork tenderloin or 1 lb pork loin, sliced 1/2 inch thick
salt, pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, more if needed
6 cups peanut oil
1/2 medium cabbage, thinly shredded (green, red, or a mixture)
tomatoes, wedges (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients for Spicy Dipping Sauce and set aside, covered, for 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
  • Lightly pound the pork slices until slightly flattened. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat lightly with flour.
  • Combine the egg and milk in a shallow pan. Place panko in a shallow pan. Dip pork slices in egg mixture, then coat both sides of pork slices with panko and set aside on a platter.
  • In a wok or shallow heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees, or until a 1-inch cube of bread turn golden brown in 60 seconds. Fry, 2 or 3 slices at a time, 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and done inside. Turn once or twice for even browning. Drain cooked cutlets on paqper towels and keep warm in a 150 degree oven.
  • Place a pile of shredded raw cabbage on each serving plate. Slice cooked pork piece into 1/2-inch strips, keeping pieces in original shape. Place a sliced cutlet on top of each portion of shredded cabbage, arranging pork in its original shape, as if it had not been sliced. Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.

Nangobi Shamie
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spicy sauce was not too hot, and it had a nice flavor. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the panko bread crumbs gave it a nice crunchy texture.


Joshua Lineberger
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the spicy sauce is the perfect complement. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Sajal Kashif
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy pork and the spicy sauce. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Sufi Sangat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I made it with some boneless, skinless pork chops that I had in the freezer, and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the spicy sauce was the perfect complement.


Jescah Khasoha
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spicy sauce was not too hot, and it had a nice flavor. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the panko bread crumbs gave it a nice crunchy texture.


Da Gr
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the spicy sauce is the perfect complement. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


FELIX CHIBUZOR
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy pork and the spicy sauce. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


MARK PATTON
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I made it with some boneless, skinless pork chops that I had in the freezer, and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the spicy sauce was the perfect complement.


R6 Raaki
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The pork was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the spicy sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


John Yahayi
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spicy sauce was not too hot, and it had a nice flavor. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the panko bread crumbs gave it a nice crunchy texture.


Anastasios Kipnyango
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the spicy sauce is the perfect complement. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


RAJA 420
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy pork and the spicy sauce. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Adrianne Lawrence
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I made it with some boneless, skinless pork chops that I had in the freezer, and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the spicy sauce was the perfect complement.


Simbarashe Masvosva
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The pork is always crispy and juicy, and the spicy sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and steamed vegetables, but it's also good with mashed potatoes or french fries.


Elnaz Mos
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This was my first time making tonkatsu, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the spicy sauce was the perfect complement.


Ritish Rana
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I love tonkatsu, and this recipe did not disappoint! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the panko bread crumbs gave it a nice crunchy texture. The spicy sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of heat and sweetness.


Ontor Miya
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This tonkatsu recipe is a keeper! The pork cutlets were perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the spicy sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.