Sesame Crumbed Pork Cutlets with Tonkatsu Sauce and Shredded Cabbage Salad

If you're looking for a simple way to elevate pork cutlets into a restaurant-quality meal, this Japanese-inspired recipe delivers. Crispy sesame crumbed pork cutlets are served with a rich homemade tonkatsu sauce and a fresh shredded cabbage salad for the perfect balance of crunch, sweetness and savoury flavour.

The combination of panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds creates a light, crisp coating that complements the tenderness of free-range pork cutlets. Paired with a quick homemade sauce and refreshing cabbage salad, this dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.

Ingredients

Pork Cutlets

• 4 free-range pork cutlets, bone in
• ¾ cup plain flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (white, black or a mix)
• Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
• Salt and pepper

Tonkatsu Sauce

• ⅓ cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons kecap manis
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger

Shredded Cabbage Salad

• ¼ purple cabbage, finely shredded
• ¼ green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Whisk together all tonkatsu sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside.
2. Combine the shredded purple cabbage, green cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. Toss with the rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Season the pork cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
4. Place the flour, beaten eggs and combined panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds into separate shallow bowls.
5. Coat each pork cutlet in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the panko and sesame mixture until evenly coated.

6. Heat approximately 1cm of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
7. Shallow fry the pork cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through.
8. Transfer to a wire rack and rest for 2 minutes.
9. Slice the pork into thick strips and serve with the cabbage salad and tonkatsu sauce.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

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