Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍖 4 pork chops (bone-free, about 1 cm thick) | 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste |
🌾 1/2 cup all-purpose flour | 🥚 2 eggs, beaten |
🍞 100 g panko breadcrumbs | 🥬 1/4 head of white cabbage, finely sliced |
🧄 1 clove of garlic, chopped | 🌿 1 piece of ginger, chopped |
Utensils
🍽️ Deep plate | 🍳 Pan with oil |
🥄 Small bowl for the flour | 🥚 Small bowl for the beaten eggs |
🍞 Small bowl for the panko breadcrumbs | 🔪 Knife for slicing the meat |
🍴 Cooking tongs | 🌿 Cutting board |
🍶 Glass for tonkatsu sauce | 🧂 Salt and pepper |
Step-by-step preparation
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
STEP 1: Prepare the pork chops by generously seasoning them with salt and pepper.
STEP 2: In a bowl, add the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
STEP 3: Dip each chop successively into the flour, the beaten eggs, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs.
STEP 4: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat until simmering, and carefully lower the breaded chops into the pan.
STEP 5: Fry the chops for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
STEP 6: Remove the chops from the pan and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
STEP 7: Slice the chops and serve them with shredded white cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
The tonkatsu, this iconic dish of Japanese cuisine, honors tradition with its crispy golden breading. Made from pork chops, it offers a comforting and savory experience. The combination of flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs gives this recipe its irresistible texture.
The classic accompaniment of shredded white cabbage brings a touch of freshness, while the tonkatsu sauce adds a sweet and umami note that enhances the overall dish. Cooking this traditional dish allows for a convivial moment around the table, thus anchoring the richness of Japanese culture in the culinary experience.