Quick & Easy Tofu Katsu
Crispy fried panko breaded tofu. This quick and easy tofu katsu is ready in 30 minutes and great as a main dish with rice and vegetables! It's a great plant-based way to get protein and made with minimal ingredients.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb tofu (extra firm)
- 6 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the block of tofu vertically into 1 cm thick pieces. Pat dry each piece on both sides with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This is important or your coating will fall off.
- 2
Generously season each piece of tofu salt and garlic powder on both sides.
- 3
Prepare breading station. In the first bowl, add cornstarch. To the second bowl, beat the eggs. To the third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the tofu into cornstarch, then beaten eggs, and lastly panko breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat the tofu on all sides, ensuring no bald spots.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. To test if oil is hot enough, place a wooden chopstick into the oil and if bubbles form then it's time to fry.
- 5
Carefully lower breaded tofu into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 6
Remove from large pan and transfer to a wire rack or a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil. Slice each piece on a cutting board with a knife and enjoy!