Katsu Sandwich (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)

Katsu Sandwich (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)

For this recipe, make a sandwich using Tonkatsu and shredded cabbage as the filling. The rich flavor of the Tonkatsu sauce pairs perfectly with the bold taste of mustard butter generously spread on the bread.

Cooking time
10min+
Calories
984kcal
Sodium
1902mg
  • Nutrition facts are for one serving.
  • Time to make Tonkatsu is not included in the cooking time.

Ingredients(Servings: 2)

Ingredients(Servings: 2)

Tonkatsu

2 pieces

sliced sandwich bread

4 slices

cabbage

150 g (5.3 oz.)

salt

a pinch

Tonkatsu sauce

as needed

(A) Mustard Butter

mustard

 10 g (0.35 oz.)

butter (softened at room temperature)

 20 g (0.7 oz.)

(B) Garnish

pickled cucumber

as desired

Directions

  1. 1

    Shred the cabbage and place it in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and rub it in gently until slightly softened. Mix together the ingredients of (A) to make the mustard butter.

  2. 2

    Spread half of the mustard butter onto one slice of bread. On another slice, place half of the cabbage and one piece of Tonkatsu, then drizzle with Tonkatsu sauce. Sandwich the two slices together. Repeat to make the second sandwich.

    Drizzling Tonkatsu sauce over the Tonkatsu
  3. 3

    Trim the crusts from both sandwiches and cut each in half. Serve on a plate and garnish with pickles.

Cooking Basics

Cabbage - julienned

Separate the leaves and remove the core. Cut the leaves in half lengthwise to make it easier to julienne, then stack, roll up, and slice very thinly from end to end.

  • Recipe Yuko Ihara
  • Styling Akiko Yoshioka
  • Photo Taku Kimura
  • Production Rie Okamura
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Washoku Lesson

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

The breading is crunchy and flaky! When you take a bite, you’ll be surprised by how tender and juicy the thick pork is, allowing you to enjoy its rich flavor fully. Tonkatsu is typically served with a thick, flavorful sauce known simply as “Tonkatsu sauce”— we’ve included a simple recipe for that as well!

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