Description
Crispy pork cutlets served over rice and topped with rich, sweet-savory tonkatsu sauce — a satisfying Japanese meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 boneless pork chops, pounded ¼-inch thick
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
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Oil for frying
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2 cups cooked white rice
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½ cup shredded cabbage (optional)
Tonkatsu Sauce (optional homemade):
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3 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sugar
Instructions
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Season pork with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko.
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Heat oil in skillet. Fry pork cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Mix tonkatsu sauce ingredients or warm bottled version.
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Slice pork and serve over rice. Drizzle with sauce and top with cabbage or scallions.
Notes
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Air fry or bake for a lighter version.
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Serve with miso soup, salad, or pickled vegetables.
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Use chicken or tofu as substitutes for pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Calories: ~550 per bowl