TWICE Nayeon's Donkkasu Pork Cutlet (돈까스)
Why this food?
TWICE Nayeon's ultimate comfort food — the Korean-style pork cutlet, breaded thick and fried golden, topped with a sweet-savory sauce. Different from Japanese tonkatsu: Korean donkkasu has its own sauce and style.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
돈까스 was introduced to Korea via Japan in the early 20th century and evolved into something distinctly Korean — thicker cutlets, sweeter sauce, served with shredded cabbage and rice. TWICE Nayeon has mentioned donkkasu as her favorite comfort food multiple times. 경양식 (Western-Korean diner) donkkasu, served in a warm plate with that specific sauce, is one of the most nostalgic foods in Korean culture.
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Substitute Ingredients
All available at Walmart
| Original | Substitute |
|---|---|
Pork loin chops 돼지고기 | Thin-cut boneless pork loin chops Pound to 1/4 inch — even thickness = even frying Shop at Walmart |
Panko breadcrumbs 빵가루 | Panko breadcrumbs Ian's Panko is non-negotiable — creates the airy, extra-crispy crust Shop at Walmart |
Worcestershire sauce (for donkkasu sauce) 우스터소스 | Worcestershire sauce Lea & Perrins Mix with ketchup + soy sauce for the signature sweet-savory Korean donkkasu sauce Shop at Walmart |
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Walmart edition
- 2 pieces (1/2 lb total) Thin-cut boneless pork loin chops
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
Pound 2 thin-cut pork loin chops to 1/4 inch thickness with a rolling pin or meat mallet
- 2
Season both sides with salt and pepper
- 3
Dredge each piece: flour → beaten egg → panko breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs in firmly
- 4
Fry in 1 inch of 350°F neutral oil 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through
- 5
Drain on paper towel and rest 2 minutes before slicing
- 6
For sauce: simmer 3 tbsp ketchup + 2 tbsp Worcestershire + 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tsp sugar until slightly thickened
- 7
Serve over shredded cabbage with sauce drizzled on top
