Tonkatsu Sandwich

Ingredients

• •2 boneless pork loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 large egg
• •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Vegetable oil for frying
• •4 slices of soft white bread
• •1/4 cup mayonnaise
• •2 tbsp tonkatsu sauce
• •1 tbsp mustard (optional)
• •Shredded cabbage (for garnish)
• •Sliced pickles (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Flatten the pork chops to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

2. 2

   Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

4. 4

   Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

6. 6

   Fry the breaded pork cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, tonkatsu sauce, and mustard together to make the sandwich spread.

8. 8

   Toast the slices of bread lightly, then spread the sauce mixture generously on both slices.

9. 9

   Assemble the sandwich by placing a pork cutlet on one slice of bread, adding shredded cabbage and pickles if desired, then topping it with the second slice of bread. Cut in half and serve.