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Tonkatsu (豚カツ)

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8/10

Thick-cut pork loin breaded in panko and deep-fried to a shattering golden crust, served with tonkatsu sauce and cabbage.

Pork Stir-Fry & Sauté Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free

Why It Works

Panko's irregular, airy structure fries to a shatteringly crispy crust; resting on a wire rack after frying lets steam escape so the coating stays crisp instead of going soggy.

Key Ingredients

pork loin panko breadcrumbs flour eggs tonkatsu sauce shredded cabbage rice

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