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.

Tonkatsu Tango (とんかつのタンゴ)

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

  1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the pork chops in flour, then dip them in beaten eggs, and finally coat them with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Fry the pork chops for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and drain them on a paper towel.
  6. 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