Vegan Katsu Don

Vegan Katsu Don is a delicious and comforting Japanese dish featuring crispy breaded tofu served over a bed of fluffy rice, all smothered in a savory sauce. This plant-based twist on the traditional katsu don is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
• Plant-based milk - 1/2 cup
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Cooked rice - 2 cups
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Nori seaweed - for garnish (optional)
• Sesame seeds - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for about 15 minutes, 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 first in flour, then in plant-based milk, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tofu slices and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and a splash of water. Heat gently until warmed through.
6. To serve, place a portion of cooked rice in a bowl, top with crispy tofu, drizzle the warm sauce over it, and garnish with chopped green onions, nori, and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in fiber from the rice and vegetables.

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