This simple and delicious recipe for Katsu Sando features a golden fried pork cutlet sandwiched in between slices of homemade Japanese Milk Bread with shredded lettuce and tonkatsu sauce.
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I enjoy fried chicken burgers, but when I have leftover milk bread, I like making Katsu Sando.
What is katsu sando?
Katsu sando is a Japanese-style fried pork cutlet sandwich.
Why you'll love this recipe
This Pork Katsu Sando is incredibly flavourful, crispy, and delicious.
The sandwiches are light, yet filling and pack well for a picnic or car ride.
It's simple to put together, especially if you've got leftover Pork Tonkatsu.
Only 5 ingredients
- pork cutlet/tonkatsu: pounded thinly and fried golden brown; if using leftover pork cutlet, reheat it in the oven for about 10 minutes, until warm
- shokupan/milk bread: I made my own bread, but you can use any type of thick-cut sandwich bread; if you prefer, you can trim the crust off the bread
- lettuce: shredded, or you can use cabbage if you like
- mustard: you can use whole grain mustard or English mustard
- tonkatsu sauce: is a Japanese dark brown sauce paired with fried foods; you can use a store-bought sauce
How to make it
Place 2 slices of milk bread on a work surface and spread mustard on one slice and tonkatsu sauce on the other.
Add the fried pork cutlet/tonkatsu to one slice of bread.
Top with shredded lettuce or cabbage.
Add the second slice of bread on top.
Press firmly and slice the sandwich in half with a sharp knife.
Watch how to make it
How to enjoy & store
Serve the Katsu Sando freshly made.
You can store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Ultimately, it's best to assemble the sandwiches just before you want to serve them.
Other variations
For a variation, you can try fried chicken, beef (wagyu), or even a fried tofu version.
Other recipes you may like
Be sure to check out these recipes:
Matcha Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread)
Cold Cut Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
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Katsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)
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Ingredients
- 1 fried pork cutlet/tonkatsu if using leftover, reheat in the oven for 10 mins until warm
- 2 slices shokupan milk bread or thick-cut sandwich bread
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon tonkatsu sauce
- 2 leaves lettuce or cabbage shredded
Instructions
- Place 2 slices of milk bread on a work surface and spread mustard on one slice and tonkatsu sauce on the other.
- Add the fried pork cutlet/tonkatsu to one slice of bread.
- Top with shredded lettuce or cabbage.
- Add the second slice of bread on top.
- Press firmly and slice the sandwich in half with a sharp knife.
- Serve freshly made.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
This sandwich looks and sounds so appetizing Michelle - perfect use of that Japanese milk bread! Also, I've never heard of Katsu sando, but it's definitely delicious!
Michelle
Thanks Ben, it's such a delicious sandwich! Just think of a crispy fried chicken sandwich, but with pork! 🙂
David @ Spiced
I love a good sandwich! This sounds like a tasty recipe...I love the pork cutlet in there. Also, I'm not familiar with tonkatsu sauce - I'll have to check and see if I can find it at our grocery store. Thanks for sharing!
Michelle
Yes, a popular brand of tonkatsu sauce is Bulldog 🙂 You'll definitely love this sandwich David!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I love katsu pork so I know I'd absolutely love this sandwich! Nice touch with the lettuce, too! I wish this was my lunch today. It's seriously making me hungry right now!!
Michelle
Oh I wish I could send you a sandwich, Dawn! It really is one of those foods that makes me happy! 😀
Nathan
I've never actually had a katsu sando, but this is definitely encouraging me to run to the store to buy some pork cutlets! I bet that homemade milk bread is fantastic, too!
Michelle
Thanks Nathan -- once you try it, you'll never want any other sandwich! 😉
Jacque Hastert
This was one amazing lunch! I stumbled across this recipe and gave it a try. No one was disappointed. It will be a staple for sure.
Michelle
Glad you enjoyed it Jacque! 🙂 It's a favourite in our house too!
Linsey
Delicious!
Raymund
Nice and easy! this one is a perfect snack
Alisha Rodrigues
Wow .. This is absolutely easy and delicious. Pork in some soft milk bread, sounds so good
Beth
This is an incredibly yummy sandwich. It's great for dinner with a side salad!
Jenn
This is my kind of comfort food! I love katsu but have never had it in sandwich form before. Guess what I'm going to try really soon! Love it!