Tonkatsu (Korea)

 

Tonkatsu (Korea) cooking History:

Tonkatsu, a Korean-styled pork cutlet dish, has a rich history in Korea .

• The dish was introduced to Korea by Japanese influence during the 1930s and 1940s colonial occupation.
• It was served in light Western food restaurants, called gyeong-yangsik, in the 1960s.
• The pork industry grew rapidly in the 1950s, and the mass production of cooking oil started in the 1970s.
• Tonkatsu became popular in the 1977, with the addition of chili peppers and kimchi.
• There are now two distinct varieties of tonkatsu in Korea: the thin gyeong-yangsik-style and the thicker, sliced Japanese-style.
• The dish gained recent popularity with the Disney+ Korean series, "Moving."

Tonkatsu (Korea) cooking Ingredients:

Here are the ingredients for Tonkatsu, a Korean-style pork cutlet dish:

Pork Cutlet:

• 4 pork cutlets (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• Vegetable oil for frying

Breading Station:

• Flour
• Beaten egg
• Panko breadcrumbs

Tonkatsu Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

• Shredded cabbage
• Sliced carrots
• Sliced zucchini
• Sliced onion
• Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
• Kimchi (optional)

Seasonings:

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder

Note: Some recipes may vary in ingredients and seasonings, but this list provides a general idea of what's needed to make Tonkatsu.