The Royal Katsu

Prep time: 25
Cooking time: 15
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Ingredients

Maple-Glazed Katsu Pork:

Maple Glaze:

Slaw:

Dressing:

Assembly

Preparation

Cook the Katsu Pork

  1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then cover with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil over medium heat and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.

Prepare the Maple Glaze

  1. In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sriracha.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened (3 to 5 minutes).
  3. Generously brush the glaze over the cooked pork chops.

 Make the Slaw

  1. In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, carrot, and spring onions.
  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and toss with the vegetables. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. Place a glazed pork chop on a slice of bread, top with a generous portion of slaw and close with a second slice of bread.
  2. Cut in half if desired and serve with a wedge of lime

 

Recipe courtesy of Pierre-Alexandre Joly, winner of MasterChef Québec.

The soft Royal bread creates the perfect contrast with the crispy pork and fresh slaw.