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Pork Katsu

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Yield

4

prep

Prep Time

30 minutes

cook

Cook Time

15 minutes

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Total Time

45 minutes

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ingredients

Katsu Sauce
½ cup (4 ounces) tomato paste
¼ cup (2 ounces) Kikkoman® Mirin
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar 
1½ tablespoons (0.75 ounces)Kikkoman® Hoisin Sauce
1½ tablespoons (0.75 ounces) Kikkoman® Tamari Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon (0.5 ounces) tahini sauce 
¾ tablespoon (0.375 ounces) Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
1½ teaspoons Kikkoman® Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) honey 

Batter
1½ cups Kikkoman® Tempura Batter Mix
1¼ teaspoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1¼ cups cold water 

Pork Katsu
1 pound pork tenderloin
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 cup flour 
3 cups Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs, plus extra for tray
Vegetable oil for frying
Shredded cabbage 

directions

  1. To prepare Katsu sauce, place all ingredients in a large bowl.  Mix with a hand blender or stick blender until the mixture smooth.  
  2. To prepare batter, whisk together tempura batter mix, maple syrup, baking powder and egg In a large mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in cold water until mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.    
  3. Cut pork tenderloin against the grain into 2-inch wide slices. Tenderize and flatten each slice into a square shape using a meat mallet. Season with salt and pepper.  
  4. Coat each slice with flour, then dip in batter, then coat with panko. Place on a sheet tray with a layer of extra breadcrumbs. 
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 220°F. Working in batches, fry the pork slices for 2 to 3 minutes the morning of service as a first fry. 
  6. Before service heat vegetable oil to 375°F. Working in batches, fry the pork slices until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm with a side of warm Katsu Sauce and shredded cabbage. 

Recipe created in partnership with Chef Shota Nakajima.

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