dinner · dairy-free
Crisp beef and pork menchi katsu
Thin beef and pork patties mixed with minced onion, coated in panko and shallow-fried until crisp outside and juicy inside. A Japanese cutlet that cooks in minutes.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains egg and wheat.
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Method
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1
Mince the onion finely and mix it with the beef, pork and salt.
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2
Form the mixture into four thin ovals.
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3
Set out the flour, beaten egg and panko in three shallow dishes. Coat each patty in flour, then egg, then panko.
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4
Shallow-fry in the oil over medium heat, turning once, until the crust is crisp and the centers read 71°C (160°F).
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5
Lift the cutlets onto a rack to drain.