Tonkatsu Curry Katsu Curry
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served over a rich, savory Japanese curry sauce and steamed white rice.

Total
1h
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork loin chops, pounded thin
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 4 ounces Japanese curry roux blocks
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 1 large Carrot, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium Potato, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups Chicken broth or water
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 cups Steamed Japanese short-grain rice
Instructions
- 1
Sauté the onions, carrots, and potatoes in a pot with a tablespoon of oil until onions are translucent.
- 2
Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 3
Turn off the heat, add the curry roux blocks, and stir until completely dissolved before simmering on low for 5 more minutes.
- 4
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with panko.
- 5
Heat frying oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan and fry the pork for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6
Place the fried tonkatsu on a wire rack to drain and rest for 2 minutes before slicing into strips.
- 7
Plate a portion of rice, pour a generous amount of curry sauce over half the rice, and top with the sliced pork.
- 8
Serve immediately while the pork is crispy and the curry is hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
840
42% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 92 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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