Terumi Morita
May 21, 2026·Recipes·1 min read · 205 words

Menchi Katsu

Menchi Katsu is a Japanese dish featuring a breaded and fried meat cutlet, often made with a mixture of pork and beef.

Contents（4項）▾
  1. 01Ingredients & steps
  2. 02Why this works
  3. 03Autopilot guard summary
  4. 04Terumi Brain v1 review
Two crisp panko cutlets served with a lemon wedge and garnished with parsley.
RecipeJapanese
Prep20m
Cook15m
Serves4 人分
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground pork
  • 100 g ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 60 g all-purpose flour
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • oil for deep-frying

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. Shape the mixture into flat cutlets, approximately 1.5 cm thick. This helps them cook evenly and remain juicy.

  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip into beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs for that signature crunch.

  4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 170°C. Fry the cutlets for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  5. Remove the cutlets from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Why this works

The combination of ground pork and beef yields a flavorful filling, while the finely chopped vegetables add moisture and sweetness. The panko breadcrumbs create a super crispy exterior, which is essential for texture contrast. Maintaining the oil at 170°C is critical; too hot will burn the coating before the inside is cooked, while too cool will make the cutlets greasy. If the cutlets seem too thick, flatten them more before frying to ensure they cook through without burning. This method ensures a delicious, juicy Menchi Katsu that is both kid-friendly and satisfying for the whole family.

Autopilot guard summary

  • truth: approved
  • quality: approved (score 100)
  • similarity: approved (score 0.05 vs samosa)
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Terumi Brain v1 review

  • grade: B · overall 80/100 · readiness needs_minor_edits
  • scores: chef=100 science=30 repair=95 culture=90 safety=100 taste=66 mon=60 geo=95

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