Ham cutlet using thinly sliced ham

Ham katsu（ハムカツ）

A classic ham cutlet (hamkatsu) made with thinly sliced ham.

The flavor of the ham and the crispy fried batter are a perfect match, and it goes well with alcohol.

It’s a simple dish of inexpensive ham that’s just battered and deep-fried, but it’s a delicious dish that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages.

Ham cutlet was a popular side dish in old Japan. It has a slightly retro feel to it. By the way, using cheap pressed ham brings out the old-fashioned taste.

But recently, a gorgeous ham cutlet recipe using loin ham about 1cm thick is also popular. And if you put cheese between the ham and fry it, it will be more satisfying to eat.

Enjoy freshly fried with plenty of Worcestershire sauce.

Tonkatsu is also a representative Japanese dish! Be sure to check out the recipe.　👉　Fried pork loin (Tonkatsu)

How is ham classified?

Ham means pork thigh meat. The hind legs of the pig are often used. Around the world, thigh meat is the mainstream, but there are also hams made from loin or shoulder meat. In Japan, loin ham is now the mainstream, replacing the press ham that was the mainstream before the 1970s.

Pressed ham is a processed food made by kneading pieces of meat such as pork, beef, horsemeat, mutton, and goat meat with binders such as starch and flour, as well as spices and seasonings.

According to the JAS definition, there is a clear distinction between “pressed hams” and “aged hams“. Aged hams include loin ham, shoulder ham, boneless ham, bone-in ham, and dry-cured ham.

NUTRITION FACTS

127kcal Protein 6.4g Fat 9.3g Carb 4.9g Salt Equivalent 0.7g

⋈*When making fries, the calorie count is based on the weight of the ingredients: 3% flour, 8% eggs, 15% bread crumbs, and 15% oil.

INGREDIENTS (3SERVINGS)

loin ham or pressed ham 90g( 6sheets )
wheat flour 25g
egg 50g
water 30g
bread crumbs 40g
oil moderate amount

COOKING　INSTRUCTIONS

①Stack 2 slices of ham.

②Mix flour and water.

③Add melted egg to it and mix well.

④Dip the ham in this and then sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

Spread the bread crumbs on a tray, place the ham on top, and cover the surface with bread crumbs. Press lightly to adhere.

⑤If you put it in the refrigerator for a short time, the batter will not come off easily. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

⑥Fry in oil heated to 170 degrees.

⑦When it turns golden brown, drain the oil and serve.

naokoan

I’m Naoko. After graduating from a registered dietitian training school, I am working as a registered dietitian at a hospital in Japan. I love to cook and eat delicious food. I make recipes with calorie counting. The reason why all the ingredients are written as “g” is to accurately calculate calories. I am especially good at cooking with pressure cookers and ovens. I would like to introduce the recipe to foreigners who are interested in Japanese food. So I started writing Japanese home cooking recipes on my blog in English. 大学卒業後、管理栄養士として病院で勤務しています。レシピはカロリー計算を出来るだけ正確に行いたいので“g”で表記しています。日本の家庭料理のレシピを英語で紹介しています。圧力鍋とオーブンを使う料理が得意です。日本食・和食に興味を持ってもらえたら嬉しいです。よろしくお願いします(*ˊᵕˋ)♡‧₊