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KATSU SANDO – TONKATSU SANDWICH
It seems that most of the world has a version of schnitzel: cutlet-style meat, breaded and fried. I love meat, I love bread, and I love anything deep-fried, so it’s a no brainer that I love schnitzel-like foods. If we’re talking breaded meat, tonkatsu, hands down, is one of my favourites. Tonkatsu, like many things Japanese, runs from low-end comfort food to high-end perfection. You can make it at home, get it at a fast food joint, or have white gloved waiters bring it to you at a Michelin starred Tonkatsu-only restaurant.

makes 2 sandwiches

SALT AND PEPPER

2 BONELESS PORK CHOPS, ON THE THIN SIDE

2 TABLESPOONS FLOUR

1 LARGE EGG, LIGHTLY BEATEN, IN A SHALLOW BOWL

1 CUP PANKO

OIL, FOR FRYING

4 SLICES BREAD

KEWPIE MAYONAISE, TO TASTE

JAPANESE MUSTARD, TO TASTE

TONKATSU SAUCE, TO TASTE

Lightly season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper and sprinkle with flour. Dip the chops into the lightly beaten egg and then into the panko, making sure that all sides are coated. Heat up half an inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Fry the chops until golden brown and cooked through, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Toast the bread and spread Kewpie mayo on one slice and Japanese mustard on the other. Drizzle the bread or chops with the tonkatsu sauce, place on a slice of bread and top with the other slice. Slice off the crusts, if desired and enjoy immediately.

Chicken Club Sandwich

Step 1
Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper and salt in a ceramic bowl. Using a mallet, pound chicken until 1cm thick. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Cut six 1.5cm-thick bread slices from loaf. Toast. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover. Wipe pan clean. Cook bacon for 2 minutes each side or until crisp.
Step 3
Spread 2 toast slices with half the mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, tomato and chicken. Top with toast. Spread with remaining mayonnaise. Top with bacon, cheese and remaining toast. Cut in half. Secure with toothpicks. Serve with chips.