Crispy pork tonkatsu with shredded cabbage and tangy sauce
Thin pork cutlets in a crunchy panko crust, with fresh cabbage and a sweet fruity sauce.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.88 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice according to the packet and keep warm.
- 2
Place each pork steak between sheets of baking paper and bash to 1 cm thick with a rolling pin. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Dip each steak in the flour, then the beaten egg, then press firmly into the panko.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the pork for 4 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through with no pink.
4 min - 5
Mix the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and sugar for the sauce.
- 6
Slice the pork into strips. Serve on a pile of cabbage with rice, sauce and lemon wedges.
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