Description
Menchi Katsu: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe You Must Try
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking oil for frying
- Tonkatsu sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a pan, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, sautéed onion, shredded cabbage, egg, soy sauce, sake, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions, shaping each into a patty that’s about 1/2 inch thick.
- Dredge each patty lightly in flour, ensuring even coverage.
- Dip the floured patty into the beaten egg, allowing excess egg to drip off.
- Coat the patty in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large frying pan, heat enough cooking oil over medium heat for frying (about 1/2 inch deep).
- Carefully place the patties into the hot oil, cooking each side for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Allow the Menchi Katsu to cool for a few minutes before slicing for serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg