Crispy Katsu Sando – Panlasang Pinoy

Every once in a while, you’ll see the rise of a brand new food trend all over your social media feed. From the pandemic alone, we’ve seen all sorts of dishes from the umami Irresistibly sweet sushi casserole dalgona Bar. Being stuck at home has turned so many of us into chefs, with our attempts at sourdough bread and avocado toast all over the internet. And even now, as we slowly return to the new normal, we love the things we can make in our kitchen. One of the newest and newest things to pop up on the internet? Deliciously crunchy and insanely good crunchy katsu sando sandwiches!

If you like Japanese food, then you’re certainly no stranger to the glorious golden deliciousness of katsu. Katsu can be both ton– (pork) or tori– (Chicken), depending on your preference. While the kitchen offers an array of dishes like succulent sashimi and crispy, deep-fried tempura, tonkatsu is always an appealing option when craving Japanese. Delicious pork cutlets coated in panko breadcrumbs are deep-fried in oil until crispy and beautifully colored. The result is a dish that is sizzling on the outside and contains meat so tender and juicy it could melt in your mouth. In restaurants, we often see katsu as part of a large menu in itself. Usually paired with cabbage, rice and miso soup, you’ve got yourself a winning combo. In other restaurants, it proves the perfect contrast to a hearty and delicious curry sauce.

But for those who want something simpler on the go, Katsu Sando is the dish for you! This viral dish has that tasty hunk of meat we love to bite into between yummy slices of bread. Today we’re using CDO Crispy Burger Patties for our delicious Crispy Katsu Sando to give your dish that surefire, 100% guaranteed delicious texture we all love. With a combination of other ingredients like cabbage, mayonnaise and delicious katsu sauce, every bite tastes heavenly in the mouth.

What does a crispy Katsu Sando taste like?

Imagine biting into a delicious, crispy and flavorful breaded burger patty. Now combine that with the mild but sweet taste of cabbage, the rich, slightly tart, umami Katsu sauce and the contrast of butter and mayonnaise on a perfect slice of delicious bread. Combine these flavors and you have the absolutely delightful Katsu Sando! As easy as it is to prepare this dish, you’ll be enjoying bite after bite of this delicious sandwich in no time. Check out this Katsu Sando and see what today is all about!

What can I eat with my Crispy Katsu Sando?

Like any other sandwich, you can pair your Katsu Sando with any side of your choice! Whether it’s french fries, onion rings, or even a light salad, your options for a partner are endless.

Another alternative route you could go is fully Japanese! With the various dishes that make up the kitchen, you can prepare a complete Japanese feast for your family. For starters, easy-to-prepare sushi rolls like this tuna roll or the classic California maki are always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The fresh flavors of fish and other ingredients hit the palate quickly, making every bite a pleasurable experience!

After that, you could make delicious and juicy teriyaki! Whether it’s chicken or salmon, the combination of sweet and salty in teriyaki is one that’s hard to pass up. Not to mention that it’s so easy to make your own teriyaki sauce in the comfort of your own home! You can also try making pork dumplings, which are undeniably an Asian treat! Highly addictive, you won’t realize how many you’ve put in your mouth until your dimsum tray is empty. These are just some of the dishes that would pair perfectly with our Crispy Katsu Sando.

Let’s get down to making this easy, delicious sandwich!

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet before searing both sides of your CDO Crispy Burger Patties over medium-high heat. Once you get the crispiness you want, set aside. Apart from that, grab your 2 slices of delicious bread. Spread butter on one side of the first disc and mayonnaise on the other disc. Then take the buttered bread and place it buttered side up on a flat surface. Top it with your shredded cabbage as well as your 1/4 cup katsu sauce. Next step would be to top with 2 CDO Crispy Burgers and top with even more cabbage and tonkatsu sauce. Finally, top it all off with your mayonnaise bread slice.

Just make two more sandwiches and your crispy katsu sando is ready! Arrange them on a serving platter with your choice of side and enjoy this hearty, delicious meal. Let us know what you think!