Uncle A’s Pork Katsu

by Anthony Solimini

Ingredients:

  • Boneless pork (thin cutlets or pounded to ~½ inch thick)

  • Potato starch

  • Uncle A’s Asian spice

  • Salt & pepper

  • 1 egg (beaten)

  • Panko breadcrumbs

  • Oil for frying


Instructions:

  1. Seasoned Starch Mix:
    In a shallow bowl, combine potato starch, salt, pepper, and Uncle A’s Asian spice.

  2. Prep the Pork:
    Lightly season pork if desired, but most of the flavor will come from the starch coating.

  3. Dredge:

    • Coat pork in the seasoned potato starch, pressing gently.

    • Dip into beaten egg.

    • Press into panko until fully coated.

  4. Fry:
    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry pork 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

  5. Serve:
    Slice and serve with rice, cabbage, or slide it into a sandwich with mustard, pickles and red onion.