Tofu Katsu Over Rice
This is the vegetarian version of the famous Japanese Katsu dish. Super crispy fried tofu over rice with a tangy and sweet katsu sauce.
What you will need
14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu
¼ cup AP Flour
pinch of Salt
pinch of Black Pepper
2 tsp Mustard Powder
⅛ tsp Cayenne
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Onion Powder
2 Eggs
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
20 ounces Microwavable White Rice
KATSU SAUCE
2 Tbsp Ketchup
1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
2 tsp Sugar
(Nutritional facts 402 calories, 23.05 g fat, 40.46 g carbohydrates, 8.08 g protein, 61 mg cholesterol, 417 mg sodium)How to cook
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Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch slabs. Use paper towels to dry the tofu.
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![cayenne, and paprika.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8924103-1661193831022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Season the flour with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, mustard powder, cayenne, and paprika.
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Mix the seasonings into the flour until fully incorporated.
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Season the panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Crack the eggs into a flat bottomed bowl and whisk with a fork.
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![crumbs. I recommend using one hand for the dry ingredients and one hand in the egg. Then you won't end up breading your fingers as well!](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8924103-1661193831022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Dredge the tofu in the flour, then in the egg, and finally the panko bread crumbs. I recommend using one hand for the dry ingredients and one hand in the egg. Then you won't end up breading your fingers as well!
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Repeat these steps with all the tofu.
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Add the oil to a skillet and heat it to 370°F.
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![. Keep an eye on the oil temperature if you have a thermometer to try to keep it up at 370°F while frying.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8924103-1661193831022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTYmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Add the tofu carefully to the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side. Keep an eye on the oil temperature if you have a thermometer to try to keep it up at 370°F while frying.
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![is will help prevent the bread crumbs from becoming soggy.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8924103-1661193831022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTgmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Use a wire rack over paper towels to place the fried tofu once finished. This will help prevent the bread crumbs from becoming soggy.
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Add ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to a small mixing bowl.
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Add the oyster sauce and sugar as well and mix until combined.
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