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Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu – For those of you who are new to this dish, it is a Japanese food which consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, chicken also works well.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 1 pound boneless pork chops
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Tonkatsu sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat corn oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working one at a time, dredge pork chops in the flour, dip into the egg, then dredge in the Panko bread crumbs, pressing to coat.
  3. Working in batches, add pork chops to the skillet, 2 or 3 at a time, and fry until evenly golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Serve immediately with rice and Tonkatsu sauce, if desired.