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A front view of a plate with a pile of rice and cabbage with pan fried tofu and vegetables tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with an egg roll on the side.

Tofu Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce

Tofu coated in panko breadcrumbs and pan fried to a golden brown with an easy to make sweet and sour sauce comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 block 16 oz extra firm tofu
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 c. cabbage thinly sliced
  • 4 c. cooked rice

Instructions

  • Press the tofu for 20 minutes to drain as much water from it as possible.
  • Cut the tofu into 3 slices. Then cut each piece lengthwise into quarters and then into thirds the other way so you end up with 12 pieces per slice.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the milk, flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Place the panko in a shallow dish.
  • Heat half of the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.
  • Dip each piece of tofu into the milk and flour mixture then roll into the panko.
  • Place the tofu in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes. Pour the remaining olive oil in the skillet and flip the tofu to the other side and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Saute the tofu for another 2-3 minutes turning frequently in order to crisp up all sides.
  • Meanwhile combine the soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sweet chili sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • When ready to serve place one cup of rice on each of four plates. Top each one with 1/4 cup of cabbage.
  • Divide the tofu between the four dishes.
  • Drizzle with the sauce and serve hot.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Bianco Zapatka