Miso Katsu
Indulge in the bold, savory flavors of Miso Katsu, a Japanese comfort food classic that combines perfectly crispy pork cutlets with a rich, umami-packed miso sauce. In this dish, juicy, golden-breaded cutlets are first seasoned, coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, and fried to perfection, offering an irresistible balance of crispiness and tender meat. The star of the recipe, however, is the miso sauce—a luscious blend of red miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness that’s simmered to create a silky, flavorful topping. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh green onions, this restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly simple to prepare at home in under 40 minutes. Whether served with steamed rice, shredded cabbage, or enjoyed on its own, Miso Katsu is a must-try for fans of Japanese cuisine and is sure to elevate your dinner game! Keywords: Miso Katsu recipe, Japanese pork cutlet, homemade miso sauce, crispy breaded cutlet, Japanese comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork cutlets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Red miso paste
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Start by patting dry the pork cutlets with paper towels. Season each cutlet with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
Coat each pork cutlet in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, allowing any extra egg to drip off, then press into the panko breadcrumbs until well coated.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
Once the oil is hot enough, cook the breaded pork cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a small saucepan, combine red miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Slice the cooked pork cutlets into strips and transfer them to serving plates.
Drizzle the warm miso sauce over the pork cutlets.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 1566 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 609 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
