Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu

Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu

Main Dish·Frying·1 serving

High Protein (15g+)Low Sodium
Healthy cooking tip

I lowered my sodium intake by using homemade ricotta cheese rather than commercially available ricotta cheese.

Calories

476kcal

Carbs

32.8g

Protein

26.2g

Fat

26.7g

Sodium

328.5mg

Ingredients

Main

Pork LoinOlive OilEggFrying OilMilkLemon JuiceMozzarella CheeseOnionTomatoAppleKetchupTonkatsu Sauce

Others

SaltPepper PowderFlourBread CrumbsGarlic

Pork Loin(120g), Salt(0.3g), Pepper Powder(0.03g), Olive Oil(10g) Flour(10g), Egg(50g), Bread Crumbs(20g), Frying Oil(200g) - Ricotta Cheese : Milk(50g), Lemon Juice(10g), Mozzarella Cheese(10g) - Sauce : Onion(20g), Tomato(30g), Garlic(10g), Apple(20g) Ketchup(20g), Tonkatsu Sauce(20g)

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g of main ingredients

Pork Loin

  • Rich in protein (23g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
  • Rich in vitamin B1 (0.63mg) — used to turn carbohydrates into energy

Egg

  • Rich in protein (13g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
  • Rich in vitamin B2 (0.32mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin

Milk

  • Rich in calcium (120mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth

Onion

  • Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full

Tomato

  • Rich in vitamin C (14mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
  • Rich in dietary fiber (2.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full

Apple

  • Contains natural sugars (11g) — provides quick energy for daily activities
  • Rich in dietary fiber (2g) — can support digestion and help you feel full

Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.

Instructions

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Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu step 1🔍
STEP 01

Spread the pork loin wide, brush with salt, pepper, and olive oil, and let it age.

🍳Active ingredients(5)
🥩Pork Loin(120g)🍶 Marinate
Olive Oil(10g)🍶 Marinate
🍙Frying Oil(200g)🧂 Season
🧂Salt(0.3g)🍶 Marinate
🧂Pepper Powder(0.03g)🍶 Marinate
Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu step 2🔍
STEP 02

Boil the milk, add lemon juice, and once curdled, strain through cheesecloth to make ricotta cheese.

🍳Active ingredients(3)
🍙Frying Oil(200g)In progress
🥛Milk(50g)🍲 Boil
🍋Lemon Juice(10g)🍲 Boil
Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu step 3🔍
STEP 03

Coarsely chop the onion, tomato, garlic, and apple and mix in ketchup.

🍳Active ingredients(6)
🍙Frying Oil(200g)In progress
🧅Onion(20g)🥗 Toss & mix
🍅Tomato(30g)🥗 Toss & mix
🍎Apple(20g)🥗 Toss & mix
🍅Ketchup(20g)🥗 Toss & mix
🧄Garlic(10g)🥗 Toss & mix
Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu step 4🔍
STEP 04

Top the aged loin with ricotta cheese.

🍳Active ingredients(2)
🥩Pork Loin(120g)➕ Add in
🍙Frying Oil(200g)In progress
Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu step 5🔍
STEP 05

Top the loin with ricotta cheese, add mozzarella cheese, top with the loin again, coat with flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs in order, and deep-fry at 170-180℃ for about 3 minutes, then drain the oil.

🍳Active ingredients(6)
🥩Pork Loin(120g)🍤 Deep-fry
🥚Egg(50g)🍤 Deep-fry
🍙Frying Oil(200g)🍤 Deep-fry
🧀Mozzarella Cheese(10g)🍤 Deep-fry
🌾Flour(10g)🍤 Deep-fry
🍞Bread Crumbs(20g)🍤 Deep-fry
Ricotta Cheese Tonkatsu step 6🔍
STEP 06

Add the prepared sauce (③) to the pot and stir-fry, add tonkatsu sauce and boil once more, then serve with the fried ricotta tonkatsu (⑤) to finish.

🍳Active ingredients(2)
🧅Onion(20g)🥘 Stir-fry
Tonkatsu Sauce(20g)🍲 Boil