Authentic Japanese Tonkatsu

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Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with tangy tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice, a staple of Japanese cuisine. This Asian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Pork loin, All-purpose flour, Eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs pork loin into 8 evenly sized slices (about 1/2 inch thick). Season with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station with 1 cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Step 2: Dredge each pork slice in flour, dip in eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce. Serve the cutlets with the sauce, steamed rice, and pickled vegetables.

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