hirekatsu
Hirekatsu is a Japanese dish consisting of a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet made from the pork fillet (hire) rather than the fattier loin. The result is a leaner, tender cutlet that is typically sliced into medallions or strips before serving.
Preparation usually involves trimming and pounding the fillet to even thickness, then coating it in flour,
Serving and presentation vary. In teishoku (set meals) it appears with miso soup, pickles, and rice. It
Etymology and history: The term katsu comes from katsuretsu, meaning cutlet, while hire indicates the lean pork