What is Tonkatsu?
{{Infobox food | name = Tonkatsu | image = Tonkatsu_of_Kimukatsu.jpg | image_size = 250px | caption = ''Tonkatsu'' | alternate_name = | country = [[Japan]] | region = | creator = | course = | type = | served = | main_ingredient = [[pork]] [[cutlet]], fillet or loin; [[cabbage]]; [[miso soup]] | variations = | calories = | other = }} '''''Tonkatsu''''' ({{lang|ja|豚カツ}}, {{lang|ja|とんかつ}} or {{lang|ja|トンカツ}}) is a [[Japan]]ese dish of fried [[pork]] meat. Either pork [[fillet]] or pork [[loin]], is sliced. It is then coated in flour, dipped into beaten eggs, and rolled in breadcrumbs. It is then fried in hot oil. People often use a Japanese [[Worcester sauce]], but some use a vinegar-soy-sauce called ponzu when they eat it. ''Tonkatsu'' originated as a [[cutlet]], but it is also used as a [[sandwich]] filling or in combination with [[curry]]. ''Tonkatsu'' originated in Japan in the 19th century. Now it is known as a [[Japanese food]] by most of the world. It is usually prepared for special occasions, for example a [[wedding]]. It is usually served with a type of alcoholic drink. {{-}} {{multistub|food|Japan}} [[Category:Japanese food]] [[Category:Meat dishes]]