Juicy Katsu Sandwich

A Tokyo convenience store legend. Crispy chicken or pork katsu slathered in tangy sauce and sandwiched between pillows of fluffy milk bread.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course Main Dishes

Servings

1 Crispy Chicken Katsu or Tonkatsun2 slices Japanese Shokupan fluffy white breadn1 cup Finely shredded green cabbagen1.5 tbsp Tonkatsu saucen1 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaisenSoftened butter for spreading

Step 1: Shred the cabbage as finely as possible and submerge in ice water for 2 minutes to make it extra crunchy, then drain completely.nStep 2: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice to prevent the sandwich from getting soggy.nStep 3: Dip or brush both sides of your warm crispy katsu cutlet generously with Tonkatsu sauce.nStep 4: Place the sauced katsu onto a slice of bread, pile a mountain of shredded cabbage on top, drizzle with Kewpie mayo, and top with the second bread slice.nStep 5: Place a light weight (like a cutting board) on the sandwich for 2 minutes to compress.
Slice off the crusts cleanly and cut down the middle to reveal the cross-section.

"💡 Omotenashi Tip: Removing the bread crusts allows you to experience the ultimate textural contrast between soft bread and crispy katsu!"

Keyword Lunch, Sandwich, Street Food

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