Tonkatsu with Miso Soup
A Japanese-inspired breaded and fried pork cutlet served with a savory miso soup. This dish is a classic comfort food in Japanese cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●4 Pork cutletThinly sliced
- ●1 cup All-purpose flourFor breading
- ●1 cup BreadcrumbsPanko or regular
- ●1 EggBeaten for egg wash
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oilFor frying
- ●2 tablespoons Miso pasteFor soup
- ●4 cups Dashi brothFor soup
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauceFor soup
- ●1/4 cup Green onionsChopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the breading station by mixing flour and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- 2
Season the pork cutlet with salt and pepper.
- 3
Dip the pork cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.
- 4
Dip the floured pork cutlet in beaten egg, making sure to coat evenly.
- 5
Coat the egg-washed pork cutlet in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 7
Fry the breaded pork cutlet until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Transfer the fried pork cutlet to a plate and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- 9
In a separate pot, combine miso paste and dashi broth. Whisk until the miso paste is dissolved.
- 10
Add soy sauce to the miso soup and whisk to combine.
- 11
Bring the miso soup to a simmer over medium heat.
- 12
Ladle the miso soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.
- 13
Serve the tonkatsu with miso soup and enjoy!