Katsu

Katsu is a Japanese dish that typically consists of a breaded, deep-fried meat or fish cutlet. It is often served with rice, noodles, or cabbage. The dish is often made with chicken or pork, but can also be made with beef, lamb, or fish.

The dish is believed to have originated in Japan in the late 19th century. It was likely inspired by the Western dish of breaded and fried meats, known as schnitzel. The dish became popular in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Western foods were introduced to the country.

During the Meiji period, katsu was typically made with chicken or pork. Beef katsu did not become popular until after World War II. Fish katsu is also a popular variation of the dish.

Advice

Katsu is a delicious, Japanese fried cutlet dish usually made with pork or chicken. When making katsu, it's important to use good-quality, fresh ingredients. Start by preparing the ingredients - the meat should be pounded thin and seasoned with salt and pepper. The coating for katsu is a combination of panko breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour. To ensure that the coating is crispy and crunchy, be sure to use cold, unflavored oil when frying. Finally, let the katsu rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure that the flavors have time to incorporate. With these tips, you'll be able to make a delicious katsu every time!

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Recipes

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Pork Katsu With Pickled Cucumbers and Shiso

  • black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • shiso
  • tomato paste
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • asian sesame oil
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • kirby cucumber
  • panko crumb
  • green onion
  • worcestershire sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • egg
  • pork medallion
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Crisp Tofu Katsu With Lemon-Tahini Sauce

  • TOFU KATSU
  • salt
  • tofu
  • panko bread crumb
  • shiitake mushroom
  • cornstarch
  • egg
  • onion
  • canola oil
  • QUINOA
  • lemon
  • parsley
  • lemon juice
  • canola oil
  • tahini
  • dijon mustard
  • soy sauce
  • red quinoa
  • garlic
  • cauliflower
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Chicken Katsu

  • CHICKEN KATSU
  • salt
  • tonkatsu sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • panko bread crumb
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken breast
  • egg
  • green cabbage
  • TONKATSU SAUCE
  • ginger
  • clove
  • sugar
  • soy sauce
  • unsulphured molasses
  • ketchup
  • worcestershire sauce
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Spicy Chicken Katsu Sandwiches

  • iceberg lettuce
  • salt
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • mayonnaise
  • butter pickle
  • olive oil
  • panko
  • hot sauce
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • chicken thigh
  • milk bread
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Katsu Curry

  • PORK
  • short grain japanese rice
  • canola oil
  • cabbage
  • salt
  • tonkatsu sauce
  • panko bread crumb
  • egg
  • pork chop
  • SAUCE
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • ground pork
  • worcestershire sauce
  • ginger
  • green apple
  • carrot
  • mango
  • onion
  • tomato paste
  • butter
  • curry powder
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
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Chicken Katsu with Ginger Rice

  • katsu sauce
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • panko breadcrumb
  • vegetable oil
  • ginger
  • egg
  • white rice
  • garlic
  • bok choy
  • green onion
  • chicken cutlet
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Chicken Katsu

  • vegetable oil
  • chicken breast
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • panko breadcrumb
  • sherry
  • egg
  • salt
  • green onion
  • short grain rice
  • tonkatsu sauce
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Pork Katsu Sandwich

  • salt
  • rice koji shio koji
  • tonkatsu sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • pork loin
  • green cabbage
  • shio koji seasoning
  • egg
  • meyer lemon
  • panko
  • milk bread
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Chicken Katsu

  • white rice
  • salt
  • panko
  • vegetable
  • ketchup
  • all purpose flour
  • cabbage
  • soy sauce
  • chicken breast
  • egg
  • worcestershire sauce
  • lemon
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Kids' Chicken Katsu

  • short grain rice
  • salt
  • chicken cutlet
  • ketchup
  • panko
  • worcestershire sauce
  • strawberry jam
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • grapeseed oil
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Katsu Curry

  • salt
  • rice
  • all purpose flour
  • dark brown sugar
  • fenugreek
  • garam masala
  • rice wine vinegar
  • ginger
  • cinnamon
  • fuji apple
  • lemongrass
  • onion
  • russet potato
  • canola oil
  • curry powder
  • sake
  • porcini mushroom
  • celery
  • clove
  • panko
  • carrot
  • egg
  • beef stock
  • pork chop
  • cardamom
  • garlic
  • butter
  • vegetable oil
  • mushroom
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Pork Tonkatsu

  • steamed spinach
  • panko
  • soy sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • dijon mustard
  • rice vinegar
  • all purpose flour
  • apple butter
  • canola oil
  • ketchup
  • egg white
  • pork tenderloin
  • salt
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Pork Tonkatsu with Bull-Dog Sauce

  • kewpie mayonnaise
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • ketchup
  • pork loin
  • ginger
  • rice vinegar
  • maple syrup
  • salt
  • sugar
  • green cabbage
  • onion
  • soy sauce
  • panko
  • black peppercorn
  • light brown sugar
  • mirin
  • vegetable oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • yellow mustard seed
  • garlic
  • egg
  • radish
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Chicken Katsu with Spicy Apple Slaw

  • cooking spray
  • salt
  • salt
  • lemon zest
  • garlic powder
  • honey
  • egg
  • green apple
  • jalapeño
  • panko breadcrumb
  • mustard
  • green cabbage
  • rice wine vinegar
  • green onion
  • canola oil
  • chicken breast
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Ahi Katsu

  • oil
  • mayonnaise
  • panko breadcrumb
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • ahi
  • furikake
  • teriyaki sauce
  • egg
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Roll-Katsu

  • Pork and Filling
  • panko bread crumb
  • cups frying oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • cabbage
  • pork loin
  • mozzarella cheese
  • perilla
  • Dipping Sauce
  • calabrian chile paste
  • dijon mustard
  • mayonnaise
  • ponzu
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Pork Katsu with Beet Purée

  • chive
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • red beet
  • shallot
  • granny smith apple
  • heavy cream
  • greek yogurt
  • panko
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • pork chop
  • vegetable oil
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Chicken Katsu

  • all purpose flour
  • panko crumb
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • mirin
  • egg
  • chicken thigh
  • oil
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Chicken Katsu Curry

  • TO SERVE
  • lime
  • stir fried vegetable
  • jasmine rice
  • water
  • SAUCE
  • carrot
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • vegetable oil
  • turmeric
  • curry powder
  • runny honey
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • chicken stock
  • tin coconut milk
  • CHICKEN
  • panko breadcrumb
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • vegetable oil
  • chicken thigh
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Chicken Katsu Sandwich

  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • panko bread crumb
  • salt
  • chicken breast
  • egg
  • bull dog tonkatsu sauce
  • kewpie mayonnaise
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Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
all purpose flour
egg
vegetable oil
panko
soy sauce
worcestershire sauce
canola oil
garlic
tonkatsu sauce
ginger
chicken breast
ketchup
green onion
panko bread crumb
onion
green cabbage
panko breadcrumb
pork loin
black pepper
sugar
rice wine vinegar
lemon
dijon mustard
mayonnaise
garlic powder
chicken thigh
cabbage
carrot
curry powder
pork chop
white rice
oil
shiso
tomato paste
panko crumb
tofu
clove
olive oil
milk bread
chicken broth
green apple
butter
chicken cutlet
short grain rice
rice vinegar
kewpie mayonnaise
mirin
asian sesame oil
kirby cucumber
pork medallion
shiitake mushroom
parsley
cornstarch
lemon juice
tahini
red quinoa
cauliflower
unsulphured molasses
iceberg lettuce
butter pickle
hot sauce
cayenne pepper
short grain japanese rice
ground pork
mango
katsu sauce
bok choy
sherry
rice koji shio koji
shio koji seasoning
meyer lemon
vegetable
strawberry jam
grapeseed oil
rice
dark brown sugar
fenugreek
garam masala
cinnamon
fuji apple
lemongrass
russet potato
sake
porcini mushroom
celery
beef stock
cardamom
mushroom
plant based egg
steamed spinach
apple butter
egg white
pork tenderloin
maple syrup
black peppercorn
light brown sugar
yellow mustard seed
radish
cooking spray
lemon zest
honey
jalapeño
mustard
ahi
furikake
teriyaki sauce
cups frying oil
pepper
calabrian chile paste
ponzu
mozzarella cheese
perilla
japanese pickle
peanut oil
japanese panko bread crumb
boneless pork sirloin cutlet
chive
red beet
shallot
granny smith apple
heavy cream
greek yogurt
onion powder
lime
stir fried vegetable
turmeric
runny honey
chicken stock
jasmine rice
tin coconut milk
water
bull dog tonkatsu sauce
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Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 58%
  • egg 54%
  • all purpose flour 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • vegetable oil 25%
  • chicken breast 21%
  • green onion 21%
  • panko 21%
  • soy sauce 21%