Vegan Katsu Curry

Vegan Katsu Curry is a delightful Japanese-inspired dish featuring crispy breaded tofu served over fragrant curry rice. This comforting meal is both hearty and nutritious, making it perfect for breakfast or any time of day.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 200 g
• Panko breadcrumbs - 100 g
• All-purpose flour - 50 g
• Plant-based milk - 100 ml
• Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cooked rice - 200 g (for serving)
• Chopped green onions - for garnish

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1 cm thick slices.
2. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with plant-based milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
3. Dip each tofu slice in flour, then in plant-based milk, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded tofu slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and set on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
5. In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
6. Add the diced carrot and potato, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
7. Stir in the curry powder and cook for an additional minute to release the flavors.
8. Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Serve the curry over cooked rice, topped with crispy tofu and garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.

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