Katsu Sando
About the Katsu Sando
The Katsu Sando is a popular Japanese sandwich that is often found in convenience stores and bento boxes in Japan. It consists of a breaded and fried cutlet, usually pork or chicken, served between slices of white bread. The bread is traditionally crustless, and the sandwich is served with a tangy Tonkatsu sauce.
Ingredients:
1. 2 boneless pork chops or chicken breasts (approximately 500 calories)
2. Salt and pepper to taste
3. 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (approximately 228 calories)
4. 2 large eggs (approximately 140 calories)
5. 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (approximately 267 calories)
6. Oil for deep frying (approximately 120 calories per tablespoon)
7. 4 slices of white bread (approximately 240 calories)
8. 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (approximately 188 calories)
9. 2 tablespoons of Tonkatsu sauce (approximately 40 calories)
10. Shredded cabbage, optional (approximately 18 calories per cup)
Instructions:
1. Start by tenderizing your pork chops or chicken breasts. Season them with salt and pepper.
2. Create a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each piece of meat in the flour, then the eggs, and finally the breadcrumbs. Ensure they are fully coated.
4. Heat your oil in a deep pan and fry each piece until golden brown. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once cooked, let them rest on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
6. Spread mayonnaise on two slices of bread and Tonkatsu sauce on the other two slices.
7. Place your cooked meat on one slice of bread and top with shredded cabbage if desired.
8. Top with the second slice of bread, slice in half, and serve.
The total calorie count for one sandwich (if you use all the mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce and 2 tablespoons of oil for frying) is approximately 1,741 calories. Please note, the actual count can vary based on exact quantities used and specific brands of ingredients.
The best diet chart to accompany this sandwich would be a balanced one since the sandwich is quite high in calories. You might want to include lots of vegetables and fruits in your other meals, drink plenty of water, and ensure you are getting a good balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats throughout your day.
History of the Katsu Sando
The Katsu Sando's history dates back to the Meiji Era (1868-1912) in Japan, when Western-style food began to influence Japanese cuisine. The sandwich is an adaptation of the Western sandwich but uses Katsu, a traditional Japanese dish of breaded and fried meat. The name "Katsu Sando" is a combination of "Katsu," short for "Tonkatsu" which refers to the breaded cutlet, and "Sando," which is derived from the English word sandwich. Today, this sandwich is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is loved by many for its unique combination of Western and Japanese flavors.
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