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What is Katsu?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Katsu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katsu is a popular Japanese style of breaded and fried food. It can be made with different ingredients, including pork, chicken, fish, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s crispy on the outside and juicy or tender on the inside, depending on the type of katsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonkatsu specifically means a pork cutlet, while \u201ckatsu\u201d can refer to different types of breaded and fried cutlets.<\/strong> \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular Types of Katsu \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tonkatsu\uff08\u3068\u3093\u304b\u3064\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet. Two common types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Rosu-katsu<\/strong>\u2026Made from pork loin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hire-katsu<\/strong>\u2026Made from pork tenderloin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Chicken Katsu\uff08\u30c1\u30ad\u30f3\u30ab\u30c4\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A breaded and deep-fried chicken cutlet. Chicken katsu is commonly made with chicken breast or thigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fish Katsu\uff08\u30d5\u30a3\u30c3\u30b7\u30e5\u30ab\u30c4\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A breaded and deep-fried fish cutlet. Different types of fish can be used, depending on the restaurant or region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ebi Katsu\uff08\u30a8\u30d3\u30ab\u30c4\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A fried cutlet made with chopped or minced shrimp mixed together and coated in breadcrumbs. It’s different from ebi fry, where whole shrimp are breaded and fried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Menchi Katsu\uff08\u30e1\u30f3\u30c1\u30ab\u30c4\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A breaded and deep-fried patty made with minced meat, usually beef, pork, or a mixture of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Eat Tonkatsu \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At some tonkatsu restaurants, you may be given sesame seeds and a small mortar and pestle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2460Grind the sesame seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2461Add tonkatsu sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2462Mix them together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2463Enjoy your tonkatsu!<\/strong> \ud83d\udc37<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The exact way of serving it can vary from restaurant to restaurant. This sesame and sauce combination is especially common at tonkatsu restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is Katsu Usually Served With? \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83e\udd6c Shredded cabbage<\/strong> \u2014 A common side dish served with tonkatsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\udd44 Tonkatsu sauce<\/strong> \u2014 A thick, rich sauce commonly served with tonkatsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udf36\ufe0f Japanese mustard\uff08\u304b\u3089\u3057\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 A spicy condiment often enjoyed with tonkatsu. It adds a sharp kick and balances the richness of the fried cutlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udf3f Sesame seeds\uff08\u3059\u308a\u3054\u307e\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 At some tonkatsu restaurants, you can grind sesame seeds and mix them with tonkatsu sauce for extra aroma and flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\udd62 Grated daikon & ponzu\uff08\u5927\u6839\u304a\u308d\u3057\uff0b\u30dd\u30f3\u9162\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 A refreshing option that helps balance the richness of fried katsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udf4b Lemon\uff08\u30ec\u30e2\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Some people squeeze lemon over katsu for a fresh, citrusy flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\uddc2 Salt\uff08\u5869\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Some types of katsu are also enjoyed with salt, especially when you want to taste the meat and crispy coating more directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\udd5a Tartar sauce<\/strong> \u2014 Often served with chicken katsu or ebi katsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udf3f Wasabi\uff08\u308f\u3055\u3073\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 More commonly enjoyed with beef katsu or certain katsu dishes served with salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Popular Katsu Dishes \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Katsu Curry\uff08\u30ab\u30c4\u30ab\u30ec\u30fc\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    A Japanese curry dish topped with a crispy katsu cutlet, usually served with rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Katsudon\uff08\u30ab\u30c4\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    A rice bowl topped with a katsu cutlet, egg, and onions cooked in a savoury sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Katsu Sando\uff08\u30ab\u30c4\u30b5\u30f3\u30c9\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A sandwich filled with a crispy katsu cutlet, usually with shredded cabbage or sauce between slices of bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regional Katsu Styles \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Different regions of Japan have their own unique katsu dishes and sauces. Here are a few regional favourites to look out for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Tare-katsu Don\uff08\u30bf\u30ec\u30ab\u30c4\u4e3c\uff09 \u2014 Niigata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A Niigata specialty made with thin, crispy pork cutlets dipped in a sweet and savoury soy sauce-based<\/strong> sauce and served over rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Sauce Katsu Don\uff08\u30bd\u30fc\u30b9\u30ab\u30c4\u4e3c\uff09 \u2014 Fukui<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A Fukui specialty made with crispy pork cutlets dipped in a savoury Worcestershire-style sauce<\/strong> and served over rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Miso Katsu\uff08\u5473\u564c\u30ab\u30c4\uff09 \u2014 Nagoya, Aichi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A Nagoya specialty made with katsu served with a rich miso-based sauce. It’s a well-known local dish in Nagoya and the surrounding Aichi area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Demi-Katsu Don\uff08\u30c7\u30df\u30ab\u30c4\u4e3c\uff09 \u2014 Okayama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    An Okayama specialty featuring a crispy katsu cutlet served over rice with a rich demi-glace sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Dietary Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Katsu varies depending on the type of meat, seafood, coating, sauce, and other ingredients used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common ingredients that may be important for dietary requirements include pork, beef, chicken, fish and seafood, wheat, eggs, soy, and dairy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The coating is usually made with breadcrumbs and may contain wheat and eggs. Some sauces may also contain soy or other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Always check the ingredients and cooking methods if you have allergies or specific dietary requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Try different types of Japanese katsu and find your favourite! \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\u2728\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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