Bring the flavors of Japan into your home by trying this traditional dish found in many Japanese households.

History of “The Dish” – Tonkatsu is one of the most popular dishes that can be found in Japanese homes and restaurants. In fact, it is so popular that tonkatsuya (tonkatsu restaurants) are among the most well known restaurants in Japan. Tonkatsu is prepared by cutting pork fillets into thick cutlets. The cutlets are then dipped in egg and breaded, before being cooked in hot oil.

Recipe of Tonkatsu (Japanese fried pork)
(4 servings)
4 pork chops
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 egg
panko (bread crumbs)
vegetable oil for frying

Minori dipping the pork cutlets into panko.

Minori hard at work!

1. Cut the edge of the pork chops in several places.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the pork.
3. Lightly flour the pork.
4. Dip the pork into beaten egg.
5. Dip the pork on both sides into a bowl of panko and pat them well.
6. Fry the pork in 3200 F degree oil for a few minutes.
7. Turn over the pork chops and fry a few more minutes.
8. Take out the chops and put them on a paper towel to drain the oil.
9. Cut each Tonkatsu into small pieces before serving.
   

Minori dipping the pork cutlets into panko.