A Japanese sandwich of panko-crusted pork cutlet, shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce in soft milk bread. This miso version is finished with miso paste. Ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Serves 2 Medium
Ingredients
🫙Vegetable Oilfor frying
🥚Eggs1, beaten
🌾All-Purpose Flour1/4 cup
🥬Cabbage1 cup, finely shredded
🥓Pork2 boneless loin chops
🌾Panko Breadcrumbs1 cup
🫙Tonkatsu Sauce3 tbsp
🫙Miso Paste1 tbsp
🌾Toast Bread4 slices soft white
Optional extras
🫙Kewpie Mayonnaise2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Pound the pork to an even thickness and season.
2
Coat in flour, egg and panko.
3
Fry at 170°C for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through; drain.
4
Spread bread with mayonnaise, add cabbage, the cutlet and tonkatsu sauce.
5
Close, press lightly, trim the crusts and slice.
6
Whisk the miso with a splash of warm water and stir it into the sauce or dressing.
Chef's tip
Rest the cutlet on a rack, not paper, so the crust stays crisp.
