Tonkatsu Set Meal
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with tangy tonkatsu sauce, steamed rice, and fresh cabbage slaw. A Japanese comfort classic that's impressive but achievable at home in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions (or use pre-cooked rice). Set aside.
Step 2
Place pork cutlets between plastic wrap. Pound to 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet.
Step 3
Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Set up breading station: three shallow bowls with flour, beaten egg, and panko.
Step 5
Coat each cutlet in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, then dredge in panko, pressing gently.
Step 6
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers and a breadcrumb sizzles immediately.
Step 7
Carefully slide both cutlets into hot oil without moving them. Fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8
Flip once and fry another 2–3 minutes until other side is golden and pork reaches 145°F inside.
Step 9
Transfer cutlets to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
Step 10
Divide rice between two plates, mounding slightly. Lean a pork cutlet against the rice on each.
Step 11
Place cabbage slaw alongside rice on each plate.
Step 12
Drizzle tonkatsu sauce over the pork and rice. Serve immediately while pork is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet
- plastic wrap
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch skillet (cast iron preferred)
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- tongs or slotted spoon
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