In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.
Use your hands or a spoon to mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the flavors are well distributed.
Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with a little oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Let it cool slightly before adding it to the pork mixture.
Sautéing the onion brings out its sweetness and ensures it doesn\'t release too much moisture into the meat mixture.
Form the pork mixture into patty shapes, about 4-5 cm in diameter and 1.5 cm thick.
Try to make the patties even in size to ensure they cook uniformly.
Dredge each patty in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and coat it with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs stick.
Press the breadcrumbs onto the patty for an extra crunchy coating.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 170°C. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Fry in batches to prevent overcrowding, which can lower the oil temperature and result in greasy patties.
Once fried, drain the patties on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Let the patties rest for a minute to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the katsu menchi with tonkatsu sauce drizzled over the top, and a side of shredded cabbage.
For extra flavor, serve with a side of steamed rice and a wedge of lemon for freshness.
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