Panko Pork Cutlets with Apple Slaw

🥘 Ingredients

• apple
  1/2 unit
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• coleslaw mix
  2 c
• jasmine rice
  1/2 c
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  1 c
• pork cutlets (patted dry)
  2 unit
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallions (whites separated from greens)
  2 stalks
• sesame dressing
  1 tbsp
• sour cream
  4 tbsp
• sriracha
  1 tsp
• unsalted butter
  1 tbsp
• water
  1 tsp, ¾ cup

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• small bowl
• medium bowl
• medium bowl
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Trim and thinly slice scallions . Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until fragrant, ⏱️ 1 minutes . Add jasmine rice , water , and a pinch of salt . Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, ⏱️ 15 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

   scallions: 2 stalks (whites separated from greens), olive oil: 1 tbsp, jasmine rice: 1/2 c, water: ¾ cup, salt: 1 tsp
2. 

   2

   While rice cooks, in a small bowl , combine half the sour cream with sriracha to taste. Stir in water at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt.

   sour cream: 4 tbsp, sriracha: 1 tsp, water: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   Halve, core, and very thinly slice half the apple . Toss apple slices in a medium bowl with coleslaw mix , scallion greens, and sesame dressing until coated.

   apple: 1/2 unit, coleslaw mix: 2 c, sesame dressing: 1 tbsp
4. 

   4

   Season with salt and black pepper .

   black pepper: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   Pat pork cutlets with paper towels. Place panko breadcrumbs in a zip-close bag and season generously with salt and pepper. Place remaining sour cream in a second medium bowl , then add pork and turn to thoroughly coat. Add coated pork to bag with seasoned panko and seal to close. Shake until pork is evenly coated.

   pork cutlets: 2 unit (patted dry), panko breadcrumbs: 1 c
6. 

   6

   Heat a ¼-inch layer of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of panko sizzles when added, add coated pork (discard any panko that doesn't stick). Cook until panko is browned and pork is cooked through, ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt.
7. 7

   Fluff rice with a fork; stir in unsalted butter and season with salt. Divide rice, pork, and slaw between plates. Drizzle pork with sriracha crema and serve.

   unsalted butter: 1 tbsp