Pork Tonkatsu - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pork Tonkatsu is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Four 6- to 7-ounce boneless pork loin chops, pounded 1/2 inch thick
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups panko
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Canola oil, for frying
- 3 tablespoons Japanese mustard powder (see Note) or Colman’s mustard powder
- 1/2 pound green cabbage, thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline (4 cups)
- Tonkatsu sauce (see Note) and lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears, score the fat at the edges of the chops at 1-inch intervals, about 1/4 inch deep.
- Put the flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season the flour with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper and coat them with flour, tapping off the excess. Dip the cutlets in the beaten eggs and then in the panko, pressing to help the panko adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 360 °. Fry 2 pork cutlets over moderate heat, turning once, until golden brown and white throughout, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a cutting board and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- In a small bowl, whisk the mustard powder with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Slice the tonkatsu into 3/4-inch strips and transfer to plates. Serve with the cabbage, Japanese mustard, tonkatsu sauce and lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pork Tonkatsu recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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