Tofu Katsu Over Rice
4 portions
25mThis 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
15 ounces Extra Firm Tofu
¼ cup Flour
pinch of Salt
pinch of 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 279 calories, 23.1 g fat, 13.01 g carbohydrates, 5.61 g protein, 138 mg cholesterol, 230 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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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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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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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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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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