Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

Name: Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ¼ head green cabbage; 1 Japanese or Persian cucumber; 4 Tbsp Japanese sesame dressing; 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp toasted black sesame seeds; 4 Tbsp tonkatsu sauce; ½ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 large egg (50 g w/o shell); ½ Tbsp neutral oil ((for the egg)); 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour); 2 boneless pork loin chops (½ inch thick) ((100 g, 3.5 oz per piece; ½ inch, 1–1.3 cm thick)); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups neutral oil ((or enough for 1¾–2 inches (5 cm) of oil in the pot, for deep-frying))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, my homemade Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) is a family favorite! Learn my secret for a light, airy, and supercrisp crust. Serve it with my irresistible sesame tonkatsu sauce for an extra savory punch!

Updated at: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:07:43 GMT