How to Make Katsu Sandwiches

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber while regular breadcrumbs are more affordable.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce with ketchup and Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and pork shoulder is often cheaper.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt cuts calories while maintaining creaminess.

Combine 1/3 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and some pepper in a bowl to make the sauce.

Set the sauce aside after mixing well.

Prepare the pork by making small cuts in the white part to prevent curling during frying.

Pound the pork lightly to make it softer.

Sprinkle salt and pepper on the pork.

Coat the pork with flour using a mesh tool for easy coating.

Dip the floured pork into an egg.

Coat the pork with panko breadcrumbs, pressing them on well.

Heat oil to 170 degrees Celsius (340 degrees Fahrenheit) for deep frying.

Deep fry the pork for 5 minutes until golden brown.

While the pork rests, toast the bread lightly (optional).

Assemble the sandwich by placing the pork in the sauce and then on a slice of bread.

Add shredded cabbage on top of the pork.

Place another slice of bread on top and press lightly.

Cut the sandwich into three pieces (optional).

Pack the sandwich into a lunchbox with some vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and broccoli (optional).

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