May 14, 2012

What If: KFC Japan Introduces Tonkatsu Double Down

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KFC Japanese Rebrand Pepper.ph Spoof

Colonel Sanders just announced that he no longer wants to be identified as American in his new hometown, Japan. Therefore, he says, you should now call him “Gurandoh Mastah Sandah.”

In the new regime, his first mandate is the creation of the Double-Down Tonkatsu—the second coming of the infamous Double Down, according to official documents.

Tonkatsu Double Down KFC Spoof from Pepper.ph

The Tonkatsu Double Down slot machines online is extremely similar to the old version except that the “buns” are two thick, deep-fried porkchop slices instead of chicken fillets. As required by KFC”s standards, the filling includes bacon, cheese and mayonnaise.

tonkatsu double down kfc spoof from pepper.ph

With the impending success of the Tonkatsu Double Down”s launch, KFC Japan and Mastah Sandah have planned for it”s next move—a complete name change.

“Since our pork orders will soon outsell our chicken, it”s time to call ourselves, KFP.”

Tonkatsu Double Down Recipe

makes 2 servings

Ingredients

You can also use teriyaki sauce if tonkatsu sauce is not available. If you want to make your own tonkatsu sauce, here"s an awesome recipe you might want to try!

<ul> <li>4 pcs Pork steak cut</li> <li>Salt and pepper</li> <li>1 cup Bread crumbs</li> <li>1/2 cup Flour</li> <li>1 pc Beaten egg</li> <li>Oil for frying</li> <li>2 pcs Cheddar cheese singles</li> <li>4 pcs Cooked bacon</li> <li>2 tbsp Tonkatsu sauce (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bull-Dog-Tonkatsu-Sauce/dp/B000W59KLI">Bulldog</a>)</li> <li>2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise</li> <li>1/2 tsp Black sesame</li> </ul>

<h1>Procedure for the Tonkatsu</h1> <ol> <li>Clean and pat dry pork steak.</li> <li>Season with salt and pepper.</li> <li>Arrange breading station: bowl 1 is flour, bowl 2 for egg and bowl 3 for breadcrumbs.</li> <li>Dust pork with flour, dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs.</li> <li>Repeat step 4 for the other Tonkatsu.</li> <li>Heat 1 inch oil in a pan.</li> <li>When oil is ready for frying, fry Tonkatsu 3-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.</li> <li>Drain in paper towels and set aside.</li> </ol> <h1>Assembly</h1> <ol> <li>Lay down 1 piece of breaded pork steak</li> <li>Add cheese, 1 tbsp of mayo (preferably Japanese Mayo) and top with bacon</li> <li>Drizzle with 1 tbsp of tonkatsu sauce</li> <li>Top with another piece of breaded pork steak.</li> <li>Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve.</li> </ol>

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Comments

http://twitter.com/lenceperfecto Laurence Perfecto

I think my heart just stopped.
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  lol It is a heart clogging dish! XD
Mrlesterng

Awesome idea mye!
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  Thanks Lester! It’s actually a combined effort! haha!
http://www.mrdelicious.ph/ Jeremy

Hmmm, this didn’t trigger my gag reflex like the first time I saw the original. Maybe you should add a cheeseburger layer.
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  Really?! hmm maybe adding two more layers of beef patty in between the pork cutlets might work better?XD lol!
http://www.mrdelicious.ph/ Jeremy

Dashi gravy!
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  lol Dashi gravy sounds interesting! Wonder how that would taste like! haha!
- http://twitter.com/katherinejao Katherine Jao
  
  oh wow would definitely try to make dashi gravy, thanks for the idea!
Birdie

Dwight’s profile pic looks like the Chinese colonel
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  hahaha! True true! He looks quite retarded there! haha!
http://enjoywithjoy.wordpress.com/ Joy Dinovski

I just made Chicken Katsu a few weeks ago but looking at yours this is the real deal.Topping it with bacon…who does not love bacon?! Love it!
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  haha Thanks Joy!! I agree, bacon is definitely a hit-maker! Glad you liked the post!:D
http://www.ferdinandcc.org/ Lester Nelson

Try making your own homemade Tonkatsu sauce! It can be better than bulldog. I don’t know where you can find pomegranate juice here, but if you can find it, here’s my favorite recipe:
http://www.lafujimama.com/2010/12/tonkatsu-breaded-pork-cutlet-with-a-pomegranate-molasses-tonkatsu-sauce/

This recipe is also great, if you’re looking for a less-sweet variant (and perhaps closer to Bulldog than the Pom-molasses version):
http://1tess.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/tonkatsu-sauce/

Both are soooo delicious. I like to grind some pork and beef, mix in some of the Tonkatsu sauce, and then cook them on a flat griddle, Shake Shack-style, caramelizing the edges for a nice crusty burger.
- http://twitter.com/mylenechung Mylene Chung
  
  Oh wow! That Tonkatsu sauce burger sounds genius!! We’ll add that to the list of ideas for future posts! Thanks for the links as well Lester!:D