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    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    Last Modified: November 12, 2020 - Published by: christieathome

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    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich. This epic sandwich is healthy and colourful with a delicious crispy pork cutlet. Easy to make and great for lunch.

    These sandwiches are also known as a Wanpuka Sando for short.

    If you're not a fan of pork cutlet, you can swap out the pork for chicken. However, this sandwich is not limited to a meat cutlet. You can stuff it with an egg or tuna mayo salad, the possibilities are truly endless!

    wanpuka sandwich

    This Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich became very trendy in Japan in 2016 and of course, because it's beautiful to look at and delicious.

    My wanpaku sandwich recipe is fairly easy to make as I like to keep things simple in the kitchen.

    This simple wanpaku sandwich was inspired by Just One Cookbook's Wanpaku sandwich except I decided to create a cabbage coleslaw instead of marinating the carrots. I also didn't include as many ingredients for the purpose of ease. I hope you check out her version. She is such an inspiration to me and I'm always learning about new Japanese foods through her blog.

    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    What does a Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich taste like?

    Picture a variety of crunchy veggies like cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce. Sandwiched between two soft pieces of Asian milk bread with a crispy pork cutlet covered in a Tonkatsu sauce and mayo.

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    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    For this recipe

    You will need the following wanpaku sandwich ingredients:

    Pork cutlet:

    5 thin pork loins
    Salt
    Β½ cup panko bread crumbs
    ΒΌ cup flour
    1 egg, whisked
    ΒΌ cup avocado oil, or as much as needed

    Sandwich filling:

    10 slices tomatoes
    10 lettuce leaves
    5 small carrots, peeled and peeled thinly
    10 pcs milk bread
    Tonkatsu Sauce (store bought)
    Japanese Mayo

    Cabbage Slaw:
    β…“ cup Japanese mayo
    4 teaspoon Vinegar
    ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    Β½ purple cabbage, shredded or sliced thinly

    Required: Cling Film, sharp knife, frying pan.

    How to make this Wanpaku Sandwich

    Slice your vegetables as specified above.

    carrots for Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    In a bowl, transfer sliced cabbage to a bowl and mix with vinegar, salt and Japanese mayo. Set aside.

    purple cabbage for Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    Season pork with a sprinkle of salt on each side.

    pork loins seasoned in salt

    Separate your flour, whisked egg and panko breadcrumbs into 3 bowls. Coat your pork loins into flour first, then egg wash and panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.

    pork cutlet prep

    In a hot pan set over medium heat, add avocado oil. Add pork cutlets and fry on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

    fry pork loins

    To assemble sandwich:

    Lay out a rectangle piece of cling film on your working surface. Place two pieces of bread on top. Spread some Japanese Mayo on each side. Layer lettuce on one piece of bread, followed by one piece of pork cutlet, a squirt of Tonkatsu sauce, cabbage slaw, carrots, tomato and another piece of lettuce. Cover with bread and gently push down.

    layered sandwich

    Wrap your sandwich with cling film tightly. Then cover the sandwich with a flat plate for 5 minutes to allow the weight to press the sandwich. Do not rotate your sandwich so you know where to slice it in half to reveal the layers.

    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    While keeping your sandwich in the cling film, slice it in half with a very sharp knife to reveal layers. Enjoy!

    cut sandwich

    Give it a try!

    Well I hope you give my Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

    Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed this wanpaku sando sandwich, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @christieathome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!

    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    Made this recipe and loved it?

    If you could leave a star rating for my wanpaku sando, I would greatly appreciate it πŸ™‚ Thanks so much!

    Take care,
    Christie

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    japanese wanpaku sandwich

    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich

    christieathome
    Japanese Wanpaku Sandwich. This epic sandwich is healthy and colourful with a delicious crispy pork cutlet. Easy to make and great for lunch.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Sandwich Assembly time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 5 sandwiches
    Calories per serving 2508 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Pork Cutlet

    • 5 thin pork loins
    • Salt
    • Β½ cup panko breadcrumbs placed in a bowl
    • ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour placed in a bowl
    • 1 egg whisked and placed in a bowl
    • ΒΌ cup avocado oil or as much as needed

    Other ingredients for sandwich:

    • 5 small carrots peeled and peeled thinly
    • 10 slices tomatoes
    • 10 lettuce leaves washed and dried
    • 10 pcs bread
    • Tonkatsu Sauce store bought
    • mayonnaise Japanese kind

    Cabbage Slaw:

    • β…“ cup mayonnaise Japanese
    • 4 teaspoon white vinegar
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • Β½ purple cabbage shredded or sliced thinly

    Instructions
     

    • Slice your vegetables as specified above.
    • In a bowl, transfer sliced cabbage to a bowl and mix with vinegar, salt and Japanese mayo. Set aside.
    • Season pork with a sprinkle of salt on each side.
    • Separate your flour, whisked egg and panko breadcrumbs into 3 bowls. Coat your pork loins into flour first, then egg wash and panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
    • In a hot pan set over medium heat, add avocado oil. Add pork cutlets and fry on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

    To assemble sandwich:

    • Lay out a rectangle piece of cling film on your working surface. Place two pieces of bread on top. Spread some Japanese Mayo on each side. Layer lettuce on one piece of bread, followed by one piece of pork cutlet, a squirt of Tonkatsu sauce, cabbage slaw, carrots, tomato and another piece of lettuce. Cover with bread and gently push down.
    • Wrap your sandwich with cling film tightly. Then cover the sandwich with a flat plate for 5 minutes to allow the weight to press the sandwich. Do not rotate your sandwich so you know where to slice it in half to reveal the layers.
    • While keeping your sandwich in the cling film, slice it in half with a very sharp knife to reveal layers. Enjoy!
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 2508kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 380g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1218mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Potassium: 7787mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 15224IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 20mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Japanese
    Keyword tutorial wanpaku sandwich, wanpaku sando sandwich, wanpaku sandwich, wanpaku sandwich recipe, wanpaku sandwich simple

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    1. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      August 20, 2020 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Mmm, this sandwich looks so good... like a katsu sando! (Is there any difference between wanpaku vs katsu sando?)

      Reply
    2. Alexandra

      August 21, 2020 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      Now this is my kind of lunch! I love a sandwich with lots of textures, and this really fits the bill! Delicious!

      Reply
    3. Leanne

      August 23, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      Love it when sandwiches have lots of layers! The pork looks tasty and the colourful veggies are so enticing!

      Reply
    4. Rebecca Dillon

      August 27, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      Love the bright colors! This looks so healthy and delicious!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        August 27, 2020 at 4:26 pm

        Thank you kindly!

        Reply
    5. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      August 31, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Your beautiful sandwich is so perfect with that crispy pork right in the middle! πŸ’•πŸ’•

      Reply
    6. Dennis Yannakos

      September 14, 2020 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Simple, quick and delicious! This is what I grab for a busy day!
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      Reply
    7. LetsCurry

      October 05, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Christie,
      Apparently wanpaku sando is a crowd pleaser amongst our Asian friend circle for pot luck dinners that we host every quarterly. This year covid has of course delayed our pot luck gatherings and here comes your recipe. Loved the filling and the flavours. Great!

      Reply

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