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easy japanese tonkatsu (pork cutlet) recipe

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PORK TONKATSU
By Kanazawa Homare

Makes 4

INGREDIENTS
4 pork loin chops, each about 120g and 1cm thick
2 tsp salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cups tempura flour
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 cups cooking oil

DIRECTIONS
1. Use a meat mallet to pound both sides of the pork loin. Alternatively, use a sharp  knife to make multiple shallow slits on the surface of the pork.
2. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
3. Place the flour, egg and panko in separate shallow plates, then dredge the pork chops  through each one in the same order. Press on them lightly to help the panko stick to  the meat.
4. Heat the oil in a pot and deep-fry the pork chops, one at a time. Cook each side for  3min, until golden brown.
5. Transfer the pork chops to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil, the  slice into 2cm-thick strips.