Tonkatsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)

Ingredients

Ingredients:

•2 boneless pork loin cutlets, pounded thin

•Salt and pepper

•¼ cup flour

•1 egg, beaten

•½ cup panko breadcrumbs

•Oil for frying

•4 slices shokupan (milk bread)

•Tonkatsu sauce (or mix ketchup + Worcestershire + soy sauce)

•Shredded cabbage (optional)

🍳 Instructions:

1.Prep and fry the pork:

•Season cutlets. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko.

•Fry until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

2.Assemble:

•Spread tonkatsu sauce on the bread.

•Add pork cutlet (and cabbage if using).

•Top with second slice of bread, press, and trim crusts.

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🧡 Optional Sandos to Try:

•Fruit sando: Whipped cream + sliced strawberries, kiwi, or peach

•Ebi katsu sando: Breaded fried shrimp patties

•Chicken katsu or tofu katsu sando (vegetarian alternative)