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Tonkatsu Curry
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Tonkatsu Curry

Tonkatsu curry combines crispy breaded pork cutlets with mild Japanese curry sauce making it one of the most beloved kid friendly recipes in Japan. Children go crazy for the crunchy pork paired with the sweet savory curry poured over fluffy white rice.

4.5
40 min
🍴4 servings
🔥620 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Crispy breaded pork cutlets topped with mild sweet Japanese curry sauce served over steamed rice.

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Nutrition per serving

620Calories
35gProtein
68gCarbs
22gFat
5gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

Main

Coating

Curry

Serving

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Instructions

1

Prepare the Curry

Simmer diced carrots in 3 cups of water over medium heat for 10 minutes until soft. Add Japanese curry roux blocks and stir until completely dissolved creating a thick fragrant curry sauce.

2

Bread the Pork

Dip each pork cutlet into beaten egg then press firmly into panko breadcrumbs ensuring an even coating on all sides. Press the breadcrumbs gently to help them stick to the meat.

3

Fry the Tonkatsu

Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat and fry the breaded pork cutlets for about 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

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4

Slice and Serve

Slice each tonkatsu into strips using a sharp knife then place over a mound of steamed rice. Ladle the mild curry sauce generously over the top and serve immediately.

Substitutions

pork loin cutletschicken breast fillets for a lighter option kids also love
panko breadcrumbsregular dried breadcrumbs for a slightly different crunch

Common mistakes

Using oil that is not hot enough causing the breading to absorb too much oil and become greasy
Cutting the pork too thick so it does not cook through by the time the outside is golden
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