½ small head of green cabbage, core removed, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 Meyer lemons or regular lemons
Kosher salt
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 6 cups)
Tonkatsu sauce, preferably Bull-Dog, and Dijon mustard (for serving)
8 ½"-thick slices milk bread, crusts removed
Shio koji, a fermented seasoning made of rice koji, salt, and water, can be found at Japanese markets, in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets, and online.
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