Tonkatsu Tango (とんかつのタンゴ)
とんかつのタンゴ (Tonkatsu Tango) is a popular Japanese dish consisting of crispy breaded pork cutlets served with a tangy sauce. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops
- 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cabbage, shredded, for serving
- Tonkatsu sauce for serving
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Coat the pork chops in flour, then dip them in beaten eggs, and finally coat them with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the pork chops for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and drain them on a paper towel.
- Slice the pork chops and serve with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large skillet Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowls for coating ingredients
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the tonkatsu with steamed rice and miso soup for a complete Japanese meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the pork to ensure a crispy coating.
Cost
$15