Garlic-Soy Glazed Tonkatsu

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Pork loin chops, pounded 1/2 inch thick
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 pieces Large eggs, beaten
• 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredge each in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.

3. 3

   Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it reduces slightly and becomes a syrupy glaze, then stir in the sesame oil.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. 5

   Fry the breaded pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until the crust is deep golden brown and the pork is cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the pork from the oil and let it rest on a wire rack for 2 minutes to maintain crispiness.

7. 7

   Slice the tonkatsu into strips and generously drizzle the warm garlic-soy reduction over the top.

8. 8

   Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed white rice.