Tonkatsu Tango Bento Box (とんかつのタンゴ弁当箱)

とんかつのタンゴ弁当箱 (Tonkatsu Tango Bento Box) is a delicious Japanese dish featuring crispy breaded pork cutlets served in a bento box with rice, pickled vegetables, and a tangy tonkatsu sauce. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal on the go.

Tonkatsu Tango Bento Box (とんかつのタンゴ弁当箱)

Ingredients

  • 4 pork loin cutlets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 cups cooked Japanese rice
  • Assorted pickled vegetables
  • Tonkatsu sauce

Instructions

  1. Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the pork cutlets until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Slice the pork cutlets into strips and arrange in the bento box with rice and pickled vegetables.
  5. Drizzle tonkatsu sauce over the pork cutlets and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Bento box Skillet Cooking utensils

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Tonkatsu Tango Bento Box with a side of miso soup and green tea for a complete Japanese meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the pork cutlets to ensure a crispy coating.

Cost

$15