Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) (Original video)

Ingredients:

• Pork loin chop
• Cabbage
• Ice
• Salt
• Pepper
• Flour
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Egg
• Soy sauce
• Oil (peanut oil and shortening)
• Katsu Sauce (ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce)

Instructions:

1. Thinly shred cabbage using a mandolin. Soak in ice water to make it turgid.
2. Dry brine pork chop with salt and pepper overnight. Pound the meat to tenderize.
3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg with soy sauce, and panko breadcrumbs.
4. Dredge the pork chop in flour, then egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
5. Heat oil to 350°F and fry the breaded pork chop until golden brown and crispy.
6. Make Katsu sauce by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
7. Serve tonkatsu sliced with shredded cabbage, Katsu sauce, and optional lemon wedge. Enjoy!