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.
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 tsp whole grain mustard
- 1 Tbsp 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.
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!
Thanks Ben, it’s such a delicious sandwich! Just think of a crispy fried chicken sandwich, but with pork! π
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!
Yes, a popular brand of tonkatsu sauce is Bulldog π You’ll definitely love this sandwich David!
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!!
Oh I wish I could send you a sandwich, Dawn! It really is one of those foods that makes me happy! π
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!
Thanks Nathan — once you try it, you’ll never want any other sandwich! π
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.
Glad you enjoyed it Jacque! π It’s a favourite in our house too!
Delicious!
Nice and easy! this one is a perfect snack
Wow .. This is absolutely easy and delicious. Pork in some soft milk bread, sounds so good
This is an incredibly yummy sandwich. It’s great for dinner with a side salad!
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!