Unlike traditional Japanese “Tonkatsu” (とんかつ, pork cutlets), this recipe layers thinly-sliced pork belly then pan-fries it, saving both time and money! This katsu boasts an incredibly crispy, fragrant coating with a juicy inside thanks to the pork fat.
Since you can simply take the block of sliced pork out of the package and use it as-is, prep is incredibly quick and easy! Perfect for busy weeknights or as a main dish that you can freeze for meal prep.
20 minutes
Chiori
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 4
Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 14 oz thinly sliced pork belly
- salt and pepper, to taste
- A1 egg
- A3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- A1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- A0.5 tbsp water
- panko bread crumbs, for dredging
- vegetable oil, for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Slide the thinly sliced pork directly out of the package onto a work surface. (The photo shows the process of making 2 servings / one 7 oz. package of pork).
- 2
Cut the meat in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the second pack of meat to make a total of 4 blocks.
- 3
Mix the (A) ingredients (egg, flour, mayonnaise, and water) to create the batter.
- 4
Dip each pork portion into the batter and coat it with bread crumbs. Gently flatten the cutlets to a wide, thin shape.
- 5
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth of approx. ½ inch (1 cm). Heat over medium-high heat and pan-fry the cutlets from Step 4 until golden brown.
- 6
Slice the cutlets, arrange on a plate, and serve with your preferred sauce.
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Tips & Notes
・For 2 servings, use half the amount of all ingredients.
・Pork belly with less fat is recommended.
・Use pork belly preferably in 2 x 7 oz. packs / 2 x 200g packs per 4 servings.
・After coating with bread crumbs, gently press on the meat and spread out the thicker parts to ensure even cooking.
・The cutlets can be frozen after being coated with bread crumbs (storage time: up to 3 weeks).
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