Crispy Tofu Katsu
Enjoy deliciously crunchy Crispy Tofu Katsu that’s easy to prepare! Try this satisfying vegan dish today for dinner or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz extra firm tofu (pressed)
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup non-dairy milk
- 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Press the tofu between paper towels with a weight on top for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the pressed tofu into 0.5-inch thick pieces and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dipping station with three bowls: one with flour mixed with seasonings, one with non-dairy milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each tofu piece by dipping it first in the flour mixture, then in the milk, and finally in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot enough for frying.
- Fry the coated tofu pieces in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot.
- Serve sliced diagonally alongside rice or your preferred dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://simplyhomecooking.com/crispy-tofu-katsu/