Deep-fried breaded pork cutlet recipe
- 40 g (1.4oz) panko breadcrumbs
- 10 g (0.4oz) flour
- 1 slice pork loin, approximately 4cm thick
- 1 egg
- 750 ml (26.4fl oz) sunflower oil, per Tonkatsu
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 5 g (0.2oz) sesame seeds
- To prepare the meat, make small cuts in several places so it keeps its shape when cooking.
- Use a meat pounding mallet or the back of your knife to pound the meat on both sides.
- Finish by seasoning with some salt and pepper before covering with the flour.
- Beat the egg in a different bowl and dip the pork in it before covering with a generous amount of panko breadcrumbs.
- Try to spread it evenly and press it firmly on the meat.
- You can now heat the oil on medium heat up to approximately 170C.
- If you're wondering which oil to use, sunflower, rapeseed or peanut oils are a good choice.
- You can use a wok or a saucepan, just be careful to leave a few inches in the pan as the oil level will increase when you start deep-frying!
- Don't worry if you don't have a thermometer, just drop a pinch of the panko breadcrumbs in the oil.
- If it sizzles and fries, your oil is ready to use.
- You can also check by putting your chopsticks in the oil, if you see a lot of bubbles then it is hot enough to start cooking.
- Delicately slide your breaded pork cutlet in to the oil and allow it to cook for a few minutes before flipping it over.
- Let the other side cook for a few more minutes until the whole tonkatsu turns a golden colour.
- Place your tonkatsu on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and spread the mix on your tonkatsu once you have cut it into thin slices.
- Serve with cabbage or rice and enjoy!
- For refreshments, we recommend a sapporo lager beer or a oolong tea served cold.
breadcrumbs, flour, pork loin, egg, sunflower oil, worcestershire sauce, ketchup
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/17836/deepfried-breaded-pork-cutlet-recipe (may not work)