Quick & Easy Asian Breaded Tofu Nuggets
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
449 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Quick & Easy Asian Breaded Tofu Nuggets
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Panko breaded tofu bites fried to golden perfection! These quick and easy Asian breaded tofu nuggets are ready in 30 minutes with minimal ingredients. They serve well as a main or side dish with homemade katsu sauce and great for the family!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb extra firm tofu
- ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs add more if needed
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder add more if needed
- 1 tsp onion powder add more if needed
- ½ teaspoon salt add more if needed
Katsu Sauce
- 5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 2 teaspoon white granulated sugar
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Instructions
- First dice extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Then pat dry the tofu cubes with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture. This is important or your coating will fall off.
- Next generously season tofu cubes with an even sprinkle of salt, garlic powder, onion powder on both sides.
- Then prepare fill one large shallow bowl with cornstarch, a second bowl with beaten egg and the third bowl with panko breadcrumbs.
- Generously coat each seasoned tofu cube into the cornstarch first, then beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs last ensuring no bald spots.
- Next heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat, around 350 degrees F with a digital instant read thermometer or place a wooden utensil into the oil and if bubbles form, it's time to fry. Fry tofu on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the fried tofu to a wire rack or paper-towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Lastly in a small bowl, combine Katsu sauce ingredients. Enjoy with tofu!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
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