Tonkatsu Sandwich (Katsu Sando)

Ingredients

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• 2 (6 oz / 170 g each) pork cutlets, about 1/2 inch thick
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 8 slices sandwich bread
• 4 tbsp tonkatsu sauce
• 2 cups shredded cabbage

Let’s make it

1. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, egg, and panko.
2. Shallow-fry in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the pork reaches 145 F / 63 C, then rest 3 minutes.
3. Spread tonkatsu sauce on the bread, add cabbage and sliced cutlet, and close the sandwiches.
4. Trim crusts if you like and cut in half.
5. Serve immediately.