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Katsu Sando (Tonkatsu Sandwich)
35 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
750 kcalCalories
40 gProtein
50 gCarbs
45 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

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.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • 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. 1

    Prepare the Tonkatsu cutlets as described in the 'Classic Tonkatsu' recipe (steps 1-6). Ensure they are well-drained and slightly cooled.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix the tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayonnaise until well combined.

  3. 3

    Trim the crusts off the shokupan slices.

  4. 4

    Spread a generous layer of the tonkatsu sauce mixture on one side of each slice of bread.

  5. 5

    Place a cooked Tonkatsu cutlet on four of the bread slices (sauce-side up).

  6. 6

    Top each cutlet with another slice of bread, sauce-side down.

  7. 7

    Press down gently. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, optionally with a side of karashi mustard.

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