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    Best Ever Tofu Katsu

    by Lainey · Posted: Aug 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Here’s an easy Tofu Katsu recipe made with deep-fried breaded tofu served with steamed rice, cabbage slices, and sweet and spicy sauce. It’s a perfect recipe for a delicious and savory vegetarian lunch or dinner with the whole family!

    Are you looking for more Asian-inspired dishes? Try my Filipino Vegan Bistek, Arroz a La Valenciana, or my Tofu Kilawin.

    a bowl of steamed rice with tofu katsu drizzled with sweet and spicy sauce

    What is Tofu Katsu?

    This Tofu Katsu is an easy and delicious tofu recipe that is made of tofu pieces dipped in milk-flour mixture, coated with panko breadcrumbs, deep-fried, and served with a sweet chili sauce and cabbage slices. In Japanese, katsu just means “cutlet”.

    It is a popular dish in Japan that can be served in different ways—using chicken, pork, beef, or tofu cutlets, deep-fried with panko breading, then served with Katsu curry sauce, or sweet and sour sauce, and napa cabbage slices. I

    t’s a vegetarian-friendly fried tofu dish that is perfect for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner meal. It can be served with steamed rice, tossed noodles, or used as a crispy protein for sandwiches or burgers.

    Try this easy tofu recipe at home and enjoy a delicious meal just like eating in a favorite Asian restaurant!

    Health Benefit of Tofu:

    • It enhances renal function.
    • It is an essential source of protein.
    • It helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.
    • It is an excellent source of
    • It helps increase bone mineral density.
    • It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
    • It alleviates menopausal symptoms.
    a bowl of steamed rice with tofu katsu garnished with green onions

    Cooking Tips and Procedures:

    • Feel free to add Japanese curry to make a delicious tofu katsu curry.
    • You may add Worcestershire sauce for the savory sauce of this recipe.
    • Paprika powder, garlic powder, and soy milk can be used for the flour mixture.
    • Make sure to remove as much liquid as possible from the tofu before breading.
    • Topping options: spring onion, sesame seed, sweet and sour sauce, and lime juice.
    • For a vegan version, simply replace the egg with a plant-based egg and chickpea brine.
    • You may serve this with sweet chili sauce, tonkatsu sauce, or any Japanese sauce of your choice.
    • Storage: Place the leftover tofu katsu in an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.

    How to Make Tofu Katsu:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • tomato ketchup
    • soy sauce
    • chili-tamarind sauce (or purchase tamarind sauce and mix a little chili oil)
    • honey
    • water
    • milk
    • egg
    • all-purpose flour
    • cornstarch
    • chili powder
    • salt
    • ground black pepper
    • block tofu
    • panko breadcrumbs 
    • vegetable oil
    ingredients for tofu katsu

    In a large saucepan, simmer tomato ketchup, soy sauce, chili-tamarind sauce, honey, and water for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the simmered sauce on a ramekin and set it aside:

    cooked sweet and spicy sauce in a large saucepan

    In a large bowl, combine milk, egg, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well until fully incorporated:

    milk-flour batter mixed in a large bowl

    Dip the tofu blocks in the milk-flour mixture, then dredge the tofu blocks into the panko breadcrumbs and shake excess breadcrumbs:

    tofu blocks dipped in the milk flour mixture and coated with breadcrumbs

    Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan to 345 degrees F. Then fry the tofu until golden:

    deep-fried tofu in a medium-sized saucepan

    Serve with steamed rice and garnish with cabbage slices:

    tofu katsu in a blue bowl with chopsticks

    Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this crusty tofu katsu!

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What is katsu sauce made from?

    It is a balanced blend of carrot, tomato paste, applesauce, onion, and traditionally brewed Kikkoman soy sauce.

    What type of tofu should I use?

    It is best to use firm or extra firm tofu in this recipe.

    How can you bake the tofu instead of frying it?

    Place the breaded tofu slices evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Then remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip each tofu.

    steamed rice with tofu katsu and cabbage slices in a bowl
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    Tofu Katsu

    Here's an easy and healthy tofu recipe made with tofu blocks dipped in milk-flour mixture, coated with breadcrumbs then fried to deliciousness!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 578kcal

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup tomato ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons chili-tamarind sauce
    • 1 tablespoons honey
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 8 oz block tofu, cut in half
    • 4 oz panko breadcrumbs
    • 16 oz vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan, simmer tomato ketchup, soy sauce, chili-tamarind sauce, honey, and water for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
    • Pour the simmered sauce in a ramekin and set it aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine milk, egg, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well until fully incorporated.
    • Dip the tofu blocks in the milk-flour mixture, then dredge the tofu blocks into the panko breadcrumbs and shake excess breadcrumbs.
    • Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan to 345 degrees F
    • Then fry the tofu until golden.
    • Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
    • Serve the tofu katsu with a delicious sweet & spicy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 4070mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. restaurantthatdeliversnearme.website says

      August 10, 2022 at 6:43 am

      Thanks for the tofu katsu recipe.
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      • Lainey says

        September 06, 2022 at 11:20 pm

        Hello there,
        You’re welcome! Thank you for swinging by!

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