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【ふっくらジューシー絶品メンチカツ】衣は簡単パン粉だけ! Menchi-katsu

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Menchikatsu

Cultural Context

Menchikatsu, originating from Japan, is a beloved comfort food made from minced meat, typically pork or beef, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs. This dish is often served with a side of shredded cabbage and a tangy sauce, making it a staple in many Japanese households. Its popularity has led to variations across the globe, with different meats and sauces being used to suit local tastes.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250g minced pork
salt
pepper
1 egg (45g)
50g chopped onion
100g finely chopped cabbage
1/2 tsp salt (for cabbage)
bread crumbs
water
frying oil
tonkatsu sauce
tartar sauce

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber, while regular breadcrumbs are often cheaper.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: teriyaki sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while teriyaki sauce is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

1

Chop the onion finely. Cut the cabbage into small pieces, sprinkle with salt, massage it, let it sit for a while, then squeeze out the excess water.

2

In a bowl, combine minced pork, beaten egg, salt, pepper, onion, and cabbage, and mix well.

3

Spread bread crumbs on a tray, mist with water to moisten them like fresh bread crumbs.

4

Divide the mixture into 6 portions, shape them flat, place on the bread crumbs, and gently coat with crumbs.

5

Pour enough oil into a frying pan to submerge the mixture, heat over medium until bubbles form when chopsticks are placed in (about 170°C), then gently add the mixture to fry.

6

Do not touch for the first 2-3 minutes to allow the coating to crisp, then flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

7

Drain on kitchen paper, serve on a plate with shredded cabbage, drizzle with sauce, and top with tartar sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixingdredgingfrying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Menchi KatsuMinced Meat Cutlet
Local Name: メンチカツ

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