San Diego Union-Tribune

CHICKEN KATSU A QUICK, CRUNCHY COMFORT FOOD

- BY KAY CHUN Chun is a freelance writer. This article appeared in The New York Times.

For a hearty meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less, katsu — a popular Japanese comfort food of breaded cutlets — fills the bill nicely.

Katsu is commonly made with chicken or pork. This recipe uses boneless chicken breasts, pounding them thin, dredging them in flour, egg and panko, then frying until golden brown for an irresistib­le crispy crust that protects the juicy meat inside.

Katsu is traditiona­lly paired with crunchy shredded cabbage, steamed rice and a generous drizzle of sweet-savory katsu sauce, a fast and simple recipe that doubles as an all-purpose dip.

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