Recipe
Korean Pork Cutlet Curry Rice
Crispy panko-coated pork cutlets over rice with a smooth Korean curry sauce, tender potatoes, carrots and onion.
Ingredients
Method
Mix the curry powder with 150ml of the water until smooth. Set aside while you start the curry.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the potatoes, onion and carrots and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the remaining 550ml water. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the curry mixture and cook uncovered for 3–4 minutes until thick and smooth. Keep warm over a very low heat.
Season the pork steaks with salt and pepper. Coat each one in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the panko until well covered.
Shallow-fry the cutlets in a thin layer of oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, spray with oil and air-fry at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway.
Rest the cutlets for 2 minutes, then slice them. Arrange over cooked rice, spoon the curry around and over the pork, and serve with cabbage or pickled radish if liked.
Notes
If the pork steaks are thick, bash them gently between sheets of baking paper so they cook evenly.
Keep the cutlets separate from the curry until serving so the panko coating stays crisp.
About this recipe
This diner-style Korean curry rice pairs a mild, silky vegetable curry with crisp pork cutlets. The curry can simmer while you prepare the coating, making the meal feel special without needing a complicated sauce.
Slice the pork just before serving and arrange it over rice, then spoon the curry around it so the crumb stays crisp. Shredded cabbage or pickled radish makes a fresh contrast.