tonkatsu sandwich, breaded pork cutlet and sauce

Sauce prepared first to give time for the flavors to marry.

Worcestershire and Catsup sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes a sauce in a baby carriage.

* Mostly Worcestershire sauce.

* 1/3 that amount, estimated, catsup.

* Less that amount soy sauce.

* Sugar in the same amount of soy sauce.

* Rice vinegar in the same amount of soy sauce.

* Oyster sauce or Hoisin sauce in the same amount of soy sauce.

* This sauce has corn starch added and it was heated so that the sauce would work better on sandwiches.

Thereabout. You will find no agreement on ingredients or amounts. Because nothing is official. It's just an idea. A beautiful and glorious idea that blends the dreams and aspirations of two wildly different cultures, two countries once at war but now friends. (Shhhh. The war was their fault.)

This is an example of yōshoku. Japanese adapting an idea from American G.I.s. When we do the same thing we call it either "fusion" or "cultural appropriation."  

Slices cut from a pork center roast. Pounded to make them fit the bread as much as tenderize them, as well as to cook in the time it takes for panko to brown in the oil.

Shredded Nappa cabbage, the best of all the cabbages.

I must now pray.

Dear Lord, thank you for leading me to the finest elements of sandwichdom. The best bread, the best sauce and the best filling with the best textures and the best flavors, the best sandwich eating experience possible. My mind, heart, stomach and soul are all deeply satisfied. You're the best. Glory to God in the highest. Amen.