Pork Loin Tonkatsu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Western-style tonkatsu is made by coating pork loin in flour and egg, then breadcrumbs, and frying it until crisp.
This Western-style tonkatsu is made by coating pork loin in flour and egg, then breadcrumbs, and frying it until crisp. The rich, crunchy coating pairs well with juicy pork and tangy-sweet sauce. It’s a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Grilled & stir-fried · 30 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 738.2g serving): 4706.2 kcal · protein 46.8g · carbohydrate 38.5g · fat 472.2g · sodium 1047mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: If the pork is uneven in thickness, the thinner parts may cook first, so pound the thicker areas until even.
Tips: Let the breaded pork rest for about 5 minutes so the breadcrumbs adhere well.
Tips: If the oil is too cool, the coating can absorb too much oil, so fry one cutlet at a time.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Pork loin — 150 g
- Breadcrumbs — 0.5 cup
- Flour — 2 Tbsp
- Egg — 1 pc
- Salt — 0.5 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 0.1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 500 ml
- Tonkatsu sauce — 2 Tbsp