Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
150 g

Beef offcuts

Thinly sliced

6 unit

Potatoes

Peeled and diced

1 unit

Onion

Finely chopped

1 cup

Flour

For coating

1 unit

Egg

Beaten

1 cup

Panko breadcrumbs

For coating

4 tbsp

Milk

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 dash

Pepper

Freshly ground

1 tbsp

Butter

Step 1
~3 min

Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Boil the potatoes until tender.

Step 3
~3 min

Drain the potatoes well.

Step 4
~3 min

Return the potatoes to the pan and dry them out by shaking the pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Finely chop the onion.

Step 6
~3 min

Melt butter in a frying pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Saute the onion until softened.

Step 8
~3 min

Add milk to the sauteed onion.

Step 9
~3 min

Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Step 10
~3 min

Mix the boiled potatoes and sauteed onion mixture in a bowl.

Step 11
~3 min

Add beef offcuts to the mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Divide the mixture into portions.

Step 13
~3 min

Form the portions into patties with moistened hands.

Step 14
~3 min

Coat the patties in flour.

Step 15
~3 min

Dip the patties in beaten egg.

Step 16
~3 min

Coat the patties in panko breadcrumbs.

Step 17
~3 min

Deep fry the coated patties in 170C oil until golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying for even cooking.

Don't overcrowd the fryer to prevent the oil temperature from dropping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared ahead and fried just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with ketchup, tonkatsu sauce, or Japanese mayonnaise.

Serve with a side of salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular Japanese comfort food, often found in bentos and as street food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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