Tofu Katsu

Ingredients

Breaded Tofu

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs if necessary)
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1/2 cup of plant-based milk (such as soy milk or almond milk)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Rice

• Cooked rice, for serving
• Canned Lentils

Salad

• Make any salad you feel like doing for the day. the more veggies the better. Optional: sliced cabbage or shredded lettuce, for serving

Extras

• Katsu sauce (store-bought or homemade), for serving

Directions

1. Prepare the tofu: Press the tofu to remove excess water. Place the block of tofu between paper towels or clean kitchen towels and place something heavy on top (like a skillet or books). Let it press for about 20-30 minutes.

2. Slice the tofu: Once the tofu is pressed, slice it into thick slices, about 1/2 inch thick. You can cut them into rectangles or any shape you prefer.

3. Prepare the breading station: In one shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk and soy sauce. Place the flour in a third shallow bowl.

4. Bread the tofu: Take each slice of tofu and coat it first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the plant-based milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the tofu in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

5. Fry the tofu: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded tofu slices into the skillet. Fry until golden brown and crispy on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the tofu slices and fry the other side until golden brown and crispy, about another 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the tofu to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

6. Serve: Serve the vegan katsu hot with cooked rice and katsu sauce. Optionally, serve with sliced cabbage or shredded lettuce on the side for extra freshness and crunch.

7. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Katsu!