Description
Enjoy this vegan twist on a classic Japanese dish with these crispy tofu ‘katsu’ slices. Perfectly seasoned and breaded, these tofu cutlets are fried to a golden brown crispiness, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.
Ingredients
Tofu:
- 1 lb extra firm tofu, sliced
- Neutral oil for frying
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- Soy sauce, optional
- Ground pepper or paprika
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika powder, optional
- 1/2 cup room temp. water, plus 2-3 tbsp more if needed
Breading:
- 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs or panko
To Serve:
- Japanese curry
- Homemade teriyaki sauce
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Drain tofu, slice into slabs, season with salt (and optional seasonings).
- Make Batter: Mix dry ingredients, add water to make a thick batter.
- Bread Tofu: Coat tofu in batter, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry Tofu: Fry in oil until golden brown.
- Optional Baking: Bake coated tofu in a preheated oven at 350F for 35-40 minutes.
- Optional Air-Frying: Air-fry tofu at 350F for 10 minutes on each side.
- Serve: Enjoy crispy tofu ‘katsu’ with preferred sauces or sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2302mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
