Japanese
Katsu Sando
“A succulent pork cutlet sandwich with crisp cabbage and tangy tonkatsu sauce, all nestled between soft slices of bread.”
Medium30 min
Where it comes from
The Katsu Sando emerged during the Taisho era as a quick, portable meal, blending Japanese tonkatsu with Western sandwich culture.
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How it's made
- 1
Pound pork cutlets to tenderize and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Coat the cutlets in flour, beaten egg, and panko.
- 3
Fry the cutlets in a pan until golden and cooked through.
- 4
Layer bread with mustard, shredded cabbage, and the fried cutlet.
- 5
Drizzle tonkatsu sauce over the cutlet before topping with the second slice of bread.
