How to make wagyu katsu sando - Fantastic Recipes | Mandarin Oriental

Wagyu beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken or pork provides a leaner option while still being flavorful.

shokupan bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is often more accessible.

Japanese mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: regular mayonnaise

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Regular mayonnaise can provide similar creaminess at a lower cost.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

BBQ sauce can mimic the flavor profile at a lower price.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little bit of butter.

Add sliced onion and a pinch of salt to the pan and fry until soft.

Transfer the fried onion to another container and set aside.

Prepare the egg wash by adding salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of mirin vinegar to the eggs.

Dip the bagu tenderloin into the egg wash, ensuring it's fully coated.

Heat corn oil in the pan and fry the tenderloin until golden brown, flipping occasionally.

Let the fried tenderloin rest for one minute.

Spread bulldog sauce and mayonnaise on one side of the bread.

Add the fried tenderloin and the fried onions on top of the sauce.

Close the sandwich and toast it in the pan, pressing down occasionally.

Trim off the edges of the sandwich once toasted and sprinkle sea salt on top.

Cooking Techniques

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