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Viral Egg Katsu

The internet's most brilliant egg-cooking obsession from Lisa Kitahara - a whole egg cracked onto panko breadcrumbs, deep-fried in 60 seconds for a golden crunchy shell with a perfectly runny yolk inside. Serve with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage.

Prep5 min
Cook3 min
Serves1

Ingredients

  • panko breadcrumbs
  • eggs
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • shredded cabbage
  • tonkatsu sauce

Instructions

  1. Line a small bowl with parchment paper. Add a layer of panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Crack an egg directly onto the panko. Cover with more panko until fully enclosed. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a small pot to 350F. Gently drop the egg (paper included) into oil.
  4. Fry 60-70 seconds, splashing oil on top. Flip with a spoon, remove paper.
  5. Fry another 60-70 seconds until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove from oil, drain briefly. Serve hot with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

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