Description
Crispy and flavorful tofu cutlets that are perfect as an entrée, sandwich filling, or salad topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- Firm Tofu
- All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Egg (or plant-based substitute)
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Salt and Pepper
- Vegetable Oil
- Tonkatsu Sauce (or alternative sauce)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut it into slices.
- Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten egg (or a plant-based substitute), and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each tofu slice in flour, dip it into the egg, and coat it with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the breaded tofu slices for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the cooked cutlets on paper towels.
- Serve with tonkatsu sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the tofu cutlets in egg and panko. To avoid sogginess, do not microwave leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, vegan, cutlet, Asian cuisine, frying
