Japanese Pork Cutlet) with Spicy Tuna Roll & Crab Salad
Donkatsu is a Japanese comfort food classic — a crispy, golden-breaded pork cutlet served with tangy sauce and fresh shredded cabbage. This recipe pairs it with fluffy white rice, spicy tuna roll, creamy crab salad, and miso soup for a restaurant-style Japanese meal at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Donkatsu (Pork Cutlet):
- 4 boneless pork chops (¾-inch thick)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Oil, for frying
- For the Donkatsu Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- For the Sides (optional but recommended):
- Cooked white rice
- Miso soup
- Sushi rolls (e.g., spicy tuna)
- Crab salad (imitation crab, mayo, Sriracha, sesame seeds, cucumber)
- Shredded cabbage & cucumber slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Cutlets: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry pork cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and Dijon mustard. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Assemble the Plate: Slice each cutlet into strips. Drizzle with donkatsu sauce and serve with shredded cabbage and cucumber slices.
- Complete the Meal: Add a serving of cooked white rice, a bowl of miso soup, spicy tuna sushi rolls, and creamy crab salad to each plate for a full Japanese-style meal.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet to lightly pound pork for even thickness.
- Crab salad can be made by mixing imitation crab with Japanese mayo, Sriracha, sesame seeds, and diced cucumber.
- Make donkatsu ahead and reheat in the oven or airfryer for a crispy finish.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute pork with tofu or eggplant slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated meal
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg