Pork
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's a great way to quickly and deliciously fry meat. Pork "Tonkatsu" can be prepared both for a family dinner and for any festive table. Japanese-style cutlets turn out incredibly tasty and tender, with a golden crispy crust on top. For breading, the Japanese use special breadcrumbs called "Panko." They differ from traditional breadcrumbs by their larger grain size, and they can easily be made at home. This texture allows the crumbs to absorb less oil, so even deep-fried dishes won't be overly greasy. Serve hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
- 2
Step 2
Cut the pork into portion pieces, lightly pound on both sides, and season with salt and spices.
- 3
Step 3
Beat the eggs with 2 tbsp of cold water.
- 4
Step 4
Prepare all the breading ingredients and coat the cutlets first in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- 5
Step 5
Prepare all the cutlets this way.
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Step 6
In Japanese restaurants, "Tonkatsu" is deep-fried, but at home, you can prepare the cutlets in a large amount of vegetable oil using a frying pan.
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Step 7
Pork "Tonkatsu" is ready. Serve the cutlets with a spicy sweet-and-sour sauce, cutting them into small pieces beforehand (so they're easy to eat with chopsticks). Rice or fresh vegetables make a good side dish.