Menchi-Katsu (Fried Ground Meat Cutlets) with Lots of Cabbage

Directions

1. 1
   Finely shop the cabbage and onion.
2. 2
   (Use a food processor for this to save time.)
3. 3
   Cover the onion loosely with plastic wrap, microwave for 2 minutes and leave to cool.
4. 4
   When the onion has cooled down, combine the ground meat, cabbage, onion and the ingredients and mix together well.
5. 5
   Divide the mixture into 8 portions, and form into flat patties.
6. 6
   Coat the patties in flour, beaten egg and panko in that order (not listed).
7. 7
   Deep fry the patties in 170C oil for about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Drain the cutlets well for about a minute after taking them out of the oil.
9. 9
   (The cutlets will continue cooking with residual heat as they drain.)
10. 10
    Serve with vegetables on the side.
11. 11
    I recommend eating them with tonkatsu sauce.