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Katsu Sando (Japanese Pork Cutlet Sandwich)
35 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
2Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
700 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
60 gCarbs
35 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

JapaneseMain CourseSandwich

Katsu Sando (Japanese Pork Cutlet Sandwich)

85% authentic · Japanese

A popular Japanese sandwich featuring a crispy pork katsu cutlet, slathered with katsu sauce and a creamy mayonnaise, nestled between soft, crustless white bread. A delightful handheld meal.

Ingredients

Servings2
  • Pork loin cutlets2 (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • Salt1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour1/3 cup
  • Eggs1 large
  • Panko breadcrumbs1 cup
  • Vegetable oilfor frying
  • Katsu sauce4 tablespoons
  • Japanese mayonnaise2 tablespoons
  • Shokupan (Japanese milk bread)4 slices

Steps

  1. 1

    Pound pork cutlets to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Set up three shallow dishes: flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Dredge pork in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko.

  4. 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry pork cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.

  6. 6

    While katsu is still warm, spread katsu sauce on one side and Japanese mayonnaise on the other side of the bread slices.

  7. 7

    Place a katsu cutlet on the sauced bread slice. Top with the mayonnaise-spread slice. Press gently.

  8. 8

    Trim the crusts off the bread. Cut the sandwich diagonally in half. Serve immediately.

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