Crispy Tofu Katsu is a delicious plant-based dish featuring breaded and fried tofu, served with tonkatsu sauce and optional sides.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Japanese
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 block (14 ounces) firm tofu, pressed and drained
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Tonkatsu sauce, for serving (optional)
Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Slice the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slabs. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
In a third shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge each tofu slab in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tofu slabs in a single layer. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the tofu from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the crispy tofu katsu with tonkatsu sauce drizzled on top, alongside cooked rice and garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in soy sauce and sesame oil for 30 minutes before breading.
You can also try using different seasonings in the flour mixture, such as paprika or cayenne pepper, for a spicy kick.