Tonkatsu Sandwich Bento

Name: Tonkatsu Sandwich Bento
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 pork chops, ½ inch (13 mm) thick; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Salt and black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup (50 g) panko; Vegetable oil, for frying; 4 slices sandwich bread (preferably thinly sliced shokupan); 2 tablespoons (28 g) Japanese mayonnaise; 1 cup (70 g) thinly shredded cabbage; 2 tablespoons (30 g) tonkatsu sauce (or equal parts ketchup and Worcestershire sauce); 2 tablespoons (30 g) tonkatsu sauce (or equal parts ketchup and Worcestershire sauce); 2 tablespoons (30 g) tonkatsu sauce (or equal parts ketchup and Worcestershire sauce)

Preparation info

Yield:
2
Servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Simply Bento

By Yuko and Noriko

Published 2018

About

Tonkatsu is a bread crumb-coated, deep-fried pork cutlet that is a popular dinner entrée in Japan. And the tonkatsu sandwich is one of the most popular sandwiches in Japan. With the additions of Japanese mayo, tonkatsu sauce, and lots of cabbage, this sandwich is a complete, delicious meal in your hand.

Ingredients

Tonkatsu Sandwich

2 pork chops, ½ inch (13 mm) thick
Salt and black pepper, to

Asia
Japan
Dinner
Sandwich

Method

Pound the pork chops with a meat mallet a few times, then make small cuts all over the surface with the tip of a sharp knife. Season both sides of the meat with salt and pepper. Coat the meat lightly with the flour, dip in the beaten egg, and dredge in the panko.
Heat 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil to 350°F (180°C) over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the pork