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Tonkatsu

Discover the secret to perfectly crispy, golden-brown Tonkatsu. Our guide ensures juicy pork every time. Pairs with katsu sauce!

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A Japanese ceramic plate containing Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and shredded cabbage salad.Just One Cookbook · Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつDev reference

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Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

Discover the secret to perfectly crispy, golden-brown Tonkatsu. Our guide ensures juicy pork every time. Pairs with katsu sauce!

Medium30 min

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Tonkatsu (とんかつ, 豚かつ) is tender pork loin that’s breaded in Japanese panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden.

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Neutral oil to Such As Grapeseed

3 cups (600g) neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, divided

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Source: Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)

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Neutral oil to Canola

3 cups (600g) neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, divided

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Source: Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)

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Neutral oil to Divided

3 cups (600g) neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, divided

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Source: Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)

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Black Pepper to Cayenne Pepper

Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder

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Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Black Pepper to Garlic Powder

Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder

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Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Japanese Cucumber to Persian Cucumbers

Japanese or Persian cucumber ((cubed or sliced))

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Source: Poke Bowl Recipe

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Japanese Cucumber to Persian Cucumbers

1 Japanese or Persian cucumber

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Source: Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ

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All-purpose flour to King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour

1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour

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Source: Apple Cider Snickerdoodles

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All-purpose flour to King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour

1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

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Source: Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake

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What is Tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu (とんかつ, 豚かつ) is tender pork loin that’s breaded in Japanese panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden.

The word ton (豚) comes from “pork,” while katsu (カツ) derives from the word “cutlet.” Fried cutlets in Japan appeared in the 1870s and were primarily made using beef. After much tinkering, the Japanese adapted the original French recipe to suit their palate.

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SourceContext note

What is Tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu (とんかつ, 豚かつ) is tender pork loin that’s breaded in Japanese panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden.

The word ton (豚) comes from “pork,” while katsu (カツ) derives from the word “cutlet.” Fried cutlets in Japan appeared in the 1870s and were primarily made using beef. After much tinkering, the Japanese adapted the original French recipe to suit their palate.

What is Tonkatsu? · raw_snapshot.article_sections[0] · Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ

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