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tonkatsu

Traditional dish from Japan

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About tonkatsu

Japanese dish of deep-fried pork

Tonkatsu is a type of Japanese cutlet made from pork. Slices of pork loin or fillet are coated with panko and then deep-fried in oil.

Key Ingredients

  • pork
  • panko

Cuisine Type

  • yōshoku

Dietary Information

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Traditional Japan cuisine

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