Menchi Katsu

Menchi Katsu, or 'Minced Meat Cutlet,' is a delicious and crispy cutlet made primarily from ground meat and finely chopped cabbage, served with rice and tonkatsu sauce.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 cutlets

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef Can substitute with ground pork or chicken.
1 cup Cabbage Finely chopped.
1 cup Bread crumbs For breading.
2 large Eggs Beaten for breading.
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 cup Flour For dredging.

For Serving

2 cups Rice Cooked.
1 cup Shredded cabbage For garnish.
1/2 cup Tonkatsu sauce For dipping.
2 cups Salad Fresh mixed salad.

Method

Preparation

Finely chop the cabbage and mix it with ground beef in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Form the mixture into patties, about half an inch thick.
Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.

Cooking

Dredge each patty in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes each.
Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serving

Serve hot with rice, shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, or a fresh salad.

Notes

Tips for perfect Menchi Katsu include using high-quality meat, avoiding overmixing, and ensuring the oil is hot enough before frying.