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katsuretsu (カツレツ)
What is it? 
A Japanese term for a breaded and fried cutlet, derived from the French côtelette. It refers to Western-style cutlet dishes introduced to Japan and later adapted into yōshoku cuisine, forming the basis for dishes like tonkatsu.
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Coated & Fried (Meat)
Langague
Japanese
Associated Countries
Japan
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cutlet
côtelette
tonkatsu (豚カツ)
yōshoku (洋食)
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