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Tofu Katsu: A Crispy Vegan Delight Recipe | Easy & Delicious

Tofu Katsu: A Crispy Vegan Delight That's Easy to Make

Tofu Katsu is a crispy vegan delight that balances crunch and tenderness while being quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Extra-Firm Tofu Pressed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Can be swapped with gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Flour All-purpose or gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk Unsweetened almond or soy milk
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Consider adding garlic powder or paprika
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 cups Cooking Oil High-heat oil like vegetable or canola

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Three shallow bowls
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Directions
  1. Start by pressing the extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. Slice the tofu into even 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Set up an assembly line with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with plant-based milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge a slice of tofu in flour, dip in plant-based milk, and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil over medium heat until shimmering, then fry coated tofu slices until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer fried tofu katsu to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Drizzle with a tangy dipping sauce for extra flavor. Best enjoyed fresh, with storage tips for leftovers included.

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