In an island nation colonized by Japan for 50 years, many Taiwanese have learned the Japanese language and their style of cooking. Katsu—Japanese-style breaded and fried cutlets—are one of most popular foods in Taiwan’s modern food scene, which means you can find them everywhere—from convenience stores to high-end restaurants.
When I lived in Taiwan, I loved my after-school convenience-store katsu sando—a comforting Japanese sandwich featuring a crispy pork cutlet, tonkatsu sauce, and shredded cabbage.
Now, in my New York City kitchen, I make my own version of a katsu sando. This recipe is a love letter to those convenience-store sandwiches I enjoyed so much….