Katsu Sando (Tonkatsu Sandwich)
80% authentic · Japanese
A popular Japanese sandwich featuring a crispy Tonkatsu cutlet nestled between soft milk bread (shokupan) with a layer of tonkatsu sauce and often mayonnaise.
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Ingredients
- Pork loin cutlets4 (about 5 oz each)
- SaltTo taste
- Black pepperTo taste
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Panko breadcrumbs2 cups
- Vegetable oilFor deep frying
- Tonkatsu sauce1/2 cup
- Japanese mayonnaise (like Kewpie)1/4 cup
- Shokupan (Japanese milk bread)8 slices
- Karashi mustard (optional)For serving
Steps
- 1
Prepare the Tonkatsu cutlets as described in the 'Classic Tonkatsu' recipe (steps 1-6). Ensure they are well-drained and slightly cooled.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayonnaise until well combined.
- 3
Trim the crusts off the shokupan slices.
- 4
Spread a generous layer of the tonkatsu sauce mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- 5
Place a cooked Tonkatsu cutlet on four of the bread slices (sauce-side up).
- 6
Top each cutlet with another slice of bread, sauce-side down.
- 7
Press down gently. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.
- 8
Serve immediately, optionally with a side of karashi mustard.
