Vegan Katsu

Vegan Katsu is a delightful Japanese-inspired dish featuring crispy, breaded plant-based protein served with a savory sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this dish offers a satisfying crunch and rich flavors.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 200 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Plant-based milk - 1/3 cup
• Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup (for frying)
• TonKatsu sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Shredded cabbage - 1 cup
• Lemon wedges - 2

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1 cm thick slabs.
2. Season the tofu slabs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with plant-based milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Dip each tofu slab first in flour, then in plant-based milk, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded tofu slabs and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the fried tofu and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
7. Serve the vegan katsu with tonkatsu sauce drizzled over the top, garnished with shredded cabbage and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• High in fiber from cabbage, supporting digestive health.

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