Pork Tonkatsu

Time to prepare: 30 minutes

Time to cook: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients (4 persons):

4 slices pork loin or tenderloin, each about 1/2-inch thick and 5 ouncesSalt and freshly ground black pepper Flour for dredging2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups panko (bread crumbs)Vegetable oil for pan fryingShredded Napa cabbage, for servingLemon wedges, for garnishTonkatsu sauce, for dipping

How to prepare:

1. Slash the fat rimming one side of the loin cutlet to keep the meat from curling when deepfried. Pound to flatten to about 1/4 inch. Salt and pepper both sides of each cutlet. Dredge each in flour, then dip into beaten eggs and press into bread crumbs to coat both sides.

2. Heat a large skillet with about 1/2 inch of oil until hot. Lay 1 or 2 cutlets in the hot oil. Deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, turning them once or twice. Drain the cutlets on paper towels and cut the pork into bite-size strips that can be eaten with chopsticks.

3. Arrange the pork on a platter lined with the shredded cabbage, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve the sauce on the side for dipping, or pour it over the pork and cabbage.

Recipe source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pork-tonkatsu-recipe-2117688