Tonkatsu Pork with Tangy Slaw

I wasn’t awakened to the pleasures of tonkatsu before visiting Tokyo but it’s now frequently part of my weekday supper repertoire. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and then shallow-fried until golden and crisp, it has a leg-up on your usual crumbed meat. The thick spicy sauce served alongside is like HP or steak sauce with soy and spicy mustard. Most Japanese buy the famous brand called ‘Bulldog’ but making your own is easy and you know exactly what’s in it.