Vegan Tofu Katsu

Vegan Tofu Katsu is a delightful twist on the classic Japanese dish, featuring crispy breaded tofu served with a tangy sauce. This plant-based version is both satisfying and full of flavor, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup (60 grams)
• Plant-based milk - 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup (100 grams)
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons (15 grams)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams)
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
• Cooking oil - for frying (approx. 1/4 cup or 60 ml)
• Tonktasu sauce - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1 cm thick slices.
2. In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a second bowl, pour the plant-based milk and add the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well.
4. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
5. Coat each tofu slice first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the plant-based milk mixture, and finally press it into the panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
6. Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tofu slices.
7. Fry the tofu slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the tofu katsu from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
9. Serve the vegan tofu katsu hot with tonkatsu sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu, which supports muscle health.
• Contains dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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