Nummy nummy in the tummy. Fixed this for dinner last night for some friends – their first ever Japanese food. They loved it and want to try more. I served with steamed rice and pickled veggies – sunomono. No leftovers. 😦
The story in six words post yesterday, brought to mind a dish my dear samurai made on a regular basis. It seems in spite of our disparate cultures, he the cultured Japanese scholar and me, the eccentric Tarheel belle, had something in common – a love of fried foods. One of the first things I fixed for him was southern fried chicken. He returned the favor by fixing for me, Tonkatsu – a crispy fried pork cutlet. Thus began several happy years of back and forth fried foods – a loving duel of food, hot oil, breadings, and seasonings.
Tonkatsu is a “ubiquitous cafeteria” food in Japan. There are restaurants in Japan that specialize in Tonkatsu and quality can vary. It can go from the simple to the sublime and sometimes, sublimely simple. To be sublime and simple, it is important that the best quality ingredients be used. Tonkatsu can be…
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