Kushikatsu

Savor the crunch of Kushikatsu, a beloved Japanese street food featuring succulent pork loin coated in crispy panko. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends, served with tangy tonkatsu sauce.

• 500 g pork loin
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• as needed for serving tonkatsu sauce

Method

1. 1

   Season the pork loin cubes with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Dredge each piece of pork in flour, dip it in egg, and then coat it with panko breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Fry the coated pork pieces in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Serve the kushikatsu hot with tonkatsu sauce for dipping.